"I have two theories," Spring answers. "Well...there were three, but you have eliminated one of those by teleporting here from Skogyr. If your explanation of fey interference holds true, then the absence of travel from the moon has nothing to do with our current situation.

There are two other areas I have identified that could be the source of our woes. The first is Hexfeuer, ruins located perhaps a tenday to the north, in the desert. Around the time this all began, we detected the appearance of portals near the ruins, or at least the presence of frequent teleportation.

The other location is Ersetu, a former gnome nation. We do not have the intel there, as it is nearly a month's travel on foot, so this may all be speculation. However, what we do know is that Ersetu fell during the Vandyr invasion many years ago. All word that we have received from the few survivors of that invasion claim that while the fiery beasts of Vandyr emerged from their portals across much of this world, it was the timing of a necromancer and his undead minions that brought along Ersetu's downfall.

Either location seems like a suitable candidate in my eyes. If you truly believe yourselves to be capable of saving the world, then perhaps you can succeed where others have not."

Harmony had heard Spring, nodding back to her and Aisha. "Yes, we were told that Kayel was responsible." she then said back before listening. Hexfeuer and Ersetsu.......wait a second. Ersetsu!! "Ersetsu, that's where our Returned friend was from and our other living friend Simeon was from there too before it got destroyed. Maybe we'll see them there. It seems like a good place to start at least. Is there any way to get there faster though?" Harmony now asked Spring, hoping to see the two and believing that it can't be a coincidence.

"Any places my friends can get steeds or a wagon?", Garu asks politely.

"Not horses and wagons, but camels and chariots. I'm afraid horses would not see you very well through the desert," Spring chuckles.

"They won't get you there any faster, but might make the journey easier on your feet. I wouldn't advise it if you are truly going to Ersetu, however. Your mounts would not navigate the Vorda Peaks easily."

Aisha waves her hand dismissively at the suggestion of mounts and such. A good idea norrrmally but not this time it seems. In that case, purrhaps a single camel as a .. pack mule, and atleast half a months rations and foodstuffs while looking for things to hunt along the way and the like. Aisha has some skill in desert rrregions. They arre similar to her home past the jungle itself. 

If that is a fair rrrrisk you are willing to take, then take us to where we can aquire both, and let us be on our way. Aisha would nyormally ask to wait till the morrow but Aisha patience has worn thin. The gnome-home is ourr destination it seems. Let us prrroceed, and be done with it. If possible, should we fall or fail, this one will sent T'savi... the panther back and you will know then. 

We have nyot failed yet, if only by the fur of our tails. But we have not failed yet.

Not sure what the check would be, but I would like to know if Aisha knows anything about silvered weapons, and how they effect some 'undead' and so forth.

OOC: Spring can provide directions to purchase any mounts or goods needed within Arketh. Let me know exactly what purchases the party would like to make, we don't have to spend time RPing that.

Aisha definitely has knowledge of silvering weapons and its benefits.

"I am grateful to you, then. I will continue to manage the situation here as best I can while I wait for your next communication," Spring bows.

I'm not sure how much everyone has but Aisha's goal would be to see if they could get Garu's weapon silvered at all or if a pre-silvered weapon(s) could be optained, if that wasn't possible, whether due to lack of resources or finances a single camel with some satchels/bags and roughly half a months rations. Aisha (with her desert proficiency) should be able to scrounge something up to cover the other half (intending to scrounge every other day, not wait till rations run out) Trying to keep it simple, and offer alternativs to save time in this post. The only other thing Aisha would think to get would be full face veils, and if possible.. the desert poncho things to protect the body from the same, for the entire party.. in case of sandstorms.

Once we are done with what we can do to prrreparre, we will head out immediately. Sand is soft enough to sleep on if you dig a little into it, as well as provide some small shelterr. 

Garu looks at the group. "I have enough to contribute to whatever needs to be done. I can summon my steed at any time without the need for food/water. I have a little over 800 gold. I spend very little as I need very little."

OOC: Probably need to pray during a rest and adjust some spells for the trip.

Harmony will contribute as much gold as it takes to get the necessary food and supplies for herself and everyone else for the journey. "We don't need to worry about shelter for while we sleep at night either, since I've got my spell to summon a hut to protect and keep us comfortable for 8 hours."

"And as far as that goes, I can pray and relearn a spell introduced to me during spellcasting training. Create Food and Water to supplement food and water."

OOC: The costs mentioned so far...

Camel - 50 gp
Silvered Weapon - 100 gp
Desert Clothing for 3 people - 6 gp
15 days of rations for 3 people - 22 gp, 5 sp

Let me know who is covering these costs, and which weapon(s) is/are being silvered. Garu, feel free to prepare your spells however you please, since the party will need to stay in town at least one night while weapons are being silvered.

Then we should probably silver Harmony's weapon as well. I'm not used to having a party with this much spending cash. No real point in silvering mine, since they'd be lost over RNG and I don't use my melee weapons. Aisha only has 97 gold so she can cover the other expenses. And garu/Harmony can cover their silvering. Aisha would also explain why they were having it done.

Since Garu has the gold on hand, she will pick up the tab on the camel, clothing, and food as well as silvering. To be on the safe side, she will inquire about whether there is a place to purchase 300 gp worth of diamonds.

ooc: do you want a second camel so everyone can ride which might expedite the journey a little?

That's ultimately up to you. But as the DM said, it will only help till we reach the foot of the mountains/hills.

Harmony will cover the cost of her weapons being silvered while also wanting to see about getting 100-200 gp worth of diamond dust if possible.

Camel Health: 13

OOC: For now I've removed the cost of the camel, clothing, and rations from Garu's inventory and added them to your sheets. For the silvering, let me know exactly which weapons you would like to have silvered. Spell components can be purchased in Arketh, let me know the exact amount you would like to purchase. I'll add all those once I know those amounts.

It's a common misconception in 5E that horses/camels/etc. allow you to travel faster. They're creatures that need their rest too, however, so they only actually allow you to travel faster for a short period of time (an hour, I believe). Having mounts won't improve your travel pace over a full day. Also, don't forget that the camel needs to eat too! You'll have to either purchase feed for it for a number of days, or forage for it along the way.

Speaking of foraging, let me know a marching order (who is in the front, middle, and back rank, and if there is a middle rank what travel activity is the middle rank doing) and then once the purchases have been finalized we will be on our way to Ersetu!

Garu will get her jian silvered. 300 GP worth of diamonds to purchase to allow for use of Revivify.

OOC: How much are we expecting to carry with us to need a camel? I only ask because I have a Find Steed that can be used for the same purpose without requiring feed and can carry out any task we would use a real camel for.

Garu will take the front of the line.

OOC: Ready to advance once Aisha and Harmony have confirmed which weapons are being silvered, how many spell components are being purchased, whether feed/camel is necessary, and place in the marching order.

Before long rest, Garu casts Find Steed for her camel.

If the party doens't need a mount, then none. Aisha also see's no point in silvering her own, since it would only be 10 arrows, and those would get lost via RNG. Aisha would lead this time, if only due to the fact that she has skills in this terrain. Aisha is ready to go.