Celene accepts the offered drink from Kel. After taking a draught from the cup, the Paladin comments, "If the giants show treachery upon our return, then yes, the oath will be void. However if he keeps his word by destroying the orb and allowing us safe passage from his lands as he promised after taking the diamond, then we cannot take arms against him on that visit. Should he commit some evil in the future, then we will be able to strike him down." After a slight pause to collect her thoughts, "Having allies in arms to assist us in the desert may be advisable. Water will likely be scarce. A wagon loaded with several days worth of food and water should be taken since we will need more than our skins alone can carry. We also don't know how large a force of undead stand between us and the Vampire Lord. If agreeable to you all, I can have a squad of Silver Riders accompany us. A desert skilled tracker would also be helpful."
Allie is content to eat and drink while Kel and Celene start the discussion. Regarding the disposition of Templar at their next meeting, the Halfling has nothing to add. She doesn't care for the arrogant bastard. "Celene's got the right of it I think" she adds when the Paladin talks of provisions "The desert will be unforgiving if we are short on supplies. The rod of security we got from Iceflame will help to a degree, but I doubt we can use it as our primary source of sustenance. Supplies and men from New Tinsdale which might be supplemented by King Hrothgar, or not, in Talagon City. We buy and sell while apprising the King of our plans, but we should not expect assistance from the King more than he's already given. We have resources of our own. Tis time we start making use of them, right?"
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