I share the above with the group.

"So we might need to visit Acheron to kick balls, and maybe see if The Queen will help us survive.  Anything we need before we leave?  Aye or neigh (giggle-snort) on horses?"

(I share the above with the group.)

"So we might need to visit Acheron to kick balls, and maybe see if The Queen will help us survive.  Anything we need before we leave?  Aye or (grins) neigh (giggle-snort) on horses?"

Taxidea raises his hand.

"Ok hold up, I'm confused.  Is the archfey Queen on our side or is she an enemy hell bent on killing everyone like the creature in the dungeon said?  And what about the Battle Lord?  Are you saying that we might need to travel to a different plane to kick the Battle Lord in the nuts?  I assume you mean metaphorically because doubt I can get my foot up that high.  Is either one of these jokers on our side or are we about to end up in the middle of some Goblin-God feud? Just wanna make aure I know who to set on fire, and who to avoid setting on fire.”

Kraksar laughs at the thought of Taxidea kicking Maglubiyet in the balls.

Grugnar looks around wide-eyed. "What are you people talking about? I thought we were going to rescue some of your friends from some hobgoblins. What is all this about gods and fairie queens? I don't want to get mixed up with either of those things."

Varnak calmly leans on his javelin like a staff or walking stick. "C'mon, Grugnar," he says nonchalantly, "we'll be done with these folks long before anyone gets mixed up with the gods or fey creatures. Besides, Grankhul and Hruggrek are on our side."

Taxidea motions towards Grugnar as if to say “see?!”. “Uh…can’t believe I’m saying this…but I agree with him!”

"The rescue should take priority. Then we will see where our path leads."

Oskar admires Taxidea for his fight and courage. He has seen many, much larger men and creatures cower at lesser threats. 

"What do you think, Grugnar?" Varnak asks putting his arm across the shoulders of the other bugbear. "We do this one quick rescue mission then come back to the wife and kids. Easy peasy."

"I don't know," Grugnar answers. "Sounds like we might be getting in over our heads."

"C'mon, Grugnar," Kraksar says with a nudge. "Don't deny me the opportunity of seeing the little one get his butt kicked by some hobgoblins." He smiles.

"You would like that, wouldn't you?" Grugnar replies with a toothy grin.

"Kraskar. While I have enjoyed watching the interactions between the two of you, know that if anything happens to Taxidea, you will never find peace. Not in the short span of your life that will remain. Not in death. I will banish your soul to the darkest of planes. You will only know sheer terror for eternity. Understood?"

"Taxidea, the bugbears are under our employ. That is all I will say." Oskar claps Taxidea on the back in a friendly matter, hoping Taxidea didn't interpret his words as a threat. He seeks only peace for the party.

"You're all right.  The rescue takes Priority.  And hopefully we can gain Intel on the actions to take when we get them home.  Now, do we get horses or just head straight out?"

"Horses may make the journey easier. I am fine with riding. Does the local stable have enough horses of good health for us?"

"Looks like your the little one's bodyguard now," Grugnar laughs as he gives Kraksar a pat on the back.

"Wait. What?" Kraksar says wide-eyed.

"Anyway," Grugnar continues, "there's not much of a stable here in Daruinjak, but we might be able to get what we need at the caravansary. Someone might have left some horses there."

"And if you want ponies," Varnak says nodding at Taxidea, "the goblins might have some of those . . . or riding wolves."

Orion is agreeable to using horses.  He searches his mind for "Grankhul and Huggrek" that were mentioned by the bugbears.

Religion check, Orion.

Oskar pictures the sight of Taxidea riding a wolf and cannot think of a better steed. Oskar let's a wry smile escape from his normally stoic face.

“If riding wolves is an option I will definitely choose that!” Taxidea looks at Kraksar, "Although, you never said 'no' to the piggyback ride..."

Orion's Religion check: 5

Orion, you have a feeling that Hruggek and Grankhul are bugbear gods, but you're not sure.

Alora gives a nod to the plan.

”Adding to our numbers does seem wise. Will the horses even be effective given the hard terrane upcoming?”

"Their four legs handle tough terrain better than our two do."

"Ok, who wants to check the caravanserie and who wants to check for wolves?"  Prim pauses and thinks a second.  "Those wolves couldn't support a human, could they?"