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Sister Bomia’s Adventure Diary #26
Down The River And Into More Woods
Catsday 2, Sun God Month, Year 25 of the Golden Emperor
Dear Diary,
Among the things we learned last night was the fact that just a half a day south of Arjoon, the river runs through a great swamp. Since riding around the swamp would take 10 days, we decided instead to book passage on a riverboat heading downstream. That will put us past the swamp by tomorrow morning.
Since we had 4 hours until the riverboat would be leaving, we strolled around town, seeing the sights. This being a riverside trade hub, it was pretty much like the ones back home. Everything was for sale, if you were looking to buy.
We did buy a few things. Olivia found an herbalist who had several potion making ingredients for sale at a very steep discount from her usual sources. What she normally buys by the ounce, she bought by the pound.
Amella bought another set of lockpicks and a set of boots and gloves with spikes on them. She says they will improve her climbing ability, which was already very impressive.
As you might expect, both Halana and Grettin bought weapons, including a couple of very sturdy looking shields.
For my own part, I bought a few local craft pieces and very nice belt with pouches built right into it. I’m sure they will come in quite handy at some point.
It was late afternoon when the boat left Arjoon and began our trip downriver. The riverboat was quite large and powered by an elaborate clockwork mechanism that turned a huge paddle wheel on the stern. It wasn’t fast travel, but it was steady and continuous.
Of the trip itself, I can only say the food was good, the rooms were clean, and the sound of frogs croaking was incessant. It reminded all of us why we tend to avoid swamps, marshes, and bogs. The very large alligators were also a reason we are glad we took the boat.
About an hour after sunrise, we had left the swamp behind and the river was flowing through yet another great forest. These trees looked like some sort of cross between a pine and an oak. They were 90 feet tall or more and quite beautiful. They also created a good deal of shade, so the understory plants were not very plentiful or tall. There were lots of birds up in the canopy.
Our first stop, and where we got off, was a small village called Turtle Point. It was not that impressive a place, but then, most small villages aren’t. We did stay long enough for a mug of ale and some very tasty apple pie. The innkeeper told us that if we road south through the forest, we’d come to the remains of the Great Road. He also said that we should expect to meet elves.
And so, here we are, riding south, our eyes peeled for both the Road and elves. It’s going to be an interesting day, Diary.
Sister Bomia Evarain
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