"I wouldn't get in the way of those wolves if I were you," Clarity says, laying a hand on Geoffrey's shoulder in warning. "But maybe we can follow their tracks, meet up and try again?"

Logan walks up, more intrigued by the wolves than afraid.. especially because they haven't actually lunged at them (yet). "I've never seen a dire wolf. You're amazing." he says to the wolf.

Looking to Geoffrey, "This Red Hood is most interesting. I believe the story was biographical. I could be mistaken, but the Red Hood may be a woman.. and possibly a lycanthrope." he sticks his hands out toward the fire, keeping an eye on the wolves, "Though the story may have just been a bit of colour to throw us off."

"Still, they were not wrong about the Blood Rose. You all know it, in your hearts.. even if we can't put a name to it." he looks back to study the wolves.

Silas approaches from where hs was listening.  "Like it or not, the Blood Rose is the power in this land.  I'd be uncomfortable even talking against them vaguely in such newly minted companions."

"Color or not, it's one more lead we don't have," Clarity replies. "Though I have to wonder...are these wolves spelled or acting of their own will?" she asks, her voice trailing off in thought.

Logan nods to Clarity, "Fair question. It seems Red Hood is more interesting and probably even harder to acquire than we originally were told."

Geoffrey the Individual does not respond and soon vanishes in the Thicket. With no one making a move in the direction of the Wolves they eventually turn and Run after Red Hood. Leaving you all in the Small Camp Red hood had made. The Fire is flickering as it catches the newly placed log, 5 feet away from the flame is a Bedroll with a few pieces of parchment tucked into it so just the edges are poking out.

Logan, Lycanthropes or Werewolves as they are commonly known are not un-heard of on Eon. Rumors of these Man-beasts have been spread for years. Their existence is constantly called into question simply because those who have Seen a Lycanthrope alive, Are usually torn to shreds within moments. There are many Stories of these Beasts and their capacity for violence.

Samson, Being a bard you hear things others may not. Make a Intelligence check. 

 Straight Intelligence 19

Samson also walks into the small camp, and pulls out those papers while everyone discusses the Red Hood. Anything written on them?

Logan watches the wolves depart and continues to make use of the fire left behind while the others gather and discuss.

Samson you have heard many tales of Lycanthropes during your time on the road. Some stories say they only attack during full moons some say they can only be slain by silver weapons. The one thing all of them have in common is how the individual became a Lycanthrope, they were attacked by a White Furred Wolf and left to die. This Similarity does lead one to believe that because of this sole similarity in the stories told by different individuals in different regions of the Country that Lycanthropes do indeed exist but they are not as Well known as Ghouls or Vampires, which are known to exist for a fact. Leading one to say Lycanthropes do exist but there cant be more there 20 of them in the whole country.

Samson as you pick up the papers and look them over, they Detail the Trade agreements between the City of Crestfell, Located in the Reach and the Blood Rose. There are shipment orders for Various types of wood, Oak,Cedar,Juniper. All leaving Crestfell and scheduled to arrive in the Crown City, Lusfet within 3 weeks. Not of particular interest. However on one parchment there is only one Order, Placed by Captain Gorth Rixx of the 11th legion.

A shipment of "3 Cattle" to be delivered to Gorth Rixx in the 11ths base in the Great Plains. 

Strangely enough, The cattle's names are listed below the Order. The Shipment is marked by Lord Fern U'den of the Reach.

1.Serah

2.Jenn

3.Lola

Geoffrey shakes his head at the retreating wolves, "There's something I'd never think I'd see." He turns and moves back towards the others. "Aye. The Blood Rose is an organization that tolerates little dissension. Either within it ranks or without." 

"I agree that the Red Hood is going to be far more difficult to get for the bounty. But like I said at the beginning I wasn't in this for the gold. But now I am afraid that I have more questions than answers."

Geoffrey looks over at Samson, "Papers say anything interesting?"

Logan nods slightly, "At this point I'm more interested to hear the second part of the tale.. and perhaps what the Red Hood believes he or she is fighting.. I mean other than the Blood Rose itself." he glances over to Samson at the question of the papers.

"Well these papers don't have anything of importance that I can see, but this one details some cattle that was to be sent to Gorth at the 11ths base on the plains. Weirdly they are named, which leads me to believe they might be something a little worse than cows. They're signed by a Lord Fern U'den of the Reach. Anybody heard of him?" Samson looks around curiously at the group.

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Alethra you Have heard of a Lord u'den, your not sure if it is this Lord u'den or not. From what you had heard U'den was trying to seize Control of the Reach from the blood rose a few months ago. The Blood Rose were scattered following the addition of the 10th and 11th legions and The Reach was all but unguarded. The Nobles army aptly named "Reach's Valiant" took control and have stayed their ground ever since. 

History check from me as well: 17

Geoffrey furrows his brow as he considers the implications of cattle with names and the involvement of Lord. Fern U'den. 

Geoffrey you have no idea who Lord Fern U'den is.

Clarity tilts her head in thought. "Something about the naming of those so-called cattle doesn't sound right...something to look into perhaps?"

History from me as well: 9

Samson stands up, brushing the snow off his pants. "The way I see it so far, if you don't mind me laying things out; we have three options. Option 1, we follow Red Hood right now and try to take them in. Option 2, we go to the 11th's base and see if there was a delivery for Gorth recently, and if so, where it is now. Option 3 is we head straight to Lord U'den because that's probably where Red Hood is headed next, based on his speech about cleaning up." As Samson states this, he looks around the group, assessing them, and finishes up by saying, "Honestly, I don't think we're ready to fight Red Hood just yet. They didn't seem at all bothered at the idea of facing all of us. But what does the group want to do?"

"I agree with that last part." Logan responds, "This thing about cattle seems wrong, we should look into that. It'll probably keep us on the trail of Red Hood as well. I'm not sure what we'd hope to accomplish going to Lord U'den but I'm open to that too."

"It seems to me the Red Hood is leading us along.  They clearly left these papers for us to find.  That said, I'm highly disturbed by the possibilities for this delivery and think we should still check it out."