Draíocht, seeing Valar explain it all, would also note Mycette's case of Amber Decay and ask if there's been any known cases, trying to get a read on if she's been elsewhere.

The Fallen Elf Prince grows visibly excited when you tell your story. He turns to Liarona, "It sounds like these hobgoblins are mining for ancient elven artefacts. They've already found the axe, what more might they have found. Perhaps even the Sarris Talisman, we must go to the mine with them." 

Liarona doesn't like this idea, she wants to make sure the pact between the Wood and Fallen elves goes through. She argues that you all could recover the artefacts while she and Prince Lukian journeyed on to The Great Wild to meet with The Scarecrow. She then points out to Adger that getting the Axe of Amalkim would likely mean killing g'Ruek, which would free up her scouts to escort and protect them on their journey.

Adger turns to you, "Would you do this? Kill g'Ruek and bring the axe back for the elves? If so I will lend an escort to these three."

Thelanis replies, "I'm up for it, but why don't we step aside and consider the offer in private?"

Amiz steps aside and says "I think we can do it as we already cleared out part of the mine already and I doubt g'Ruek has called in more minions in such a short time" 

Valar nods in agreement. "If we're heading back anyways, why not take advantage of this opportunity for diplomacy. Can't hurt."

"I must agree." concurs Draíocht. "And if g'Ruek has reinforced things, I can aid our stealth."

[[ self-note: Remember to prepare Pass Without Trace for the day we reach it again. ]]

So do you all go back in and say yes. Liarona and Adger are arguing specifics about how many scouts and how far they'll bring them.

Valar states, "We're going back, and we're going to finish this g'Ruek and make sure he does not reinforce or solidify his holdings. In the process, if we can get the axe, even better."

Draíocht nods along to Valar's words.

Amiz nods in agreement and thinks about saving his coin for a better armor in the future. 

Adger smiles and Liarona makes the elven sign of thanks to Draíocht when you annouce this. Adger calls for one of her scouts to arrange the elven emissary's guard. Liarona hands Draíocht a stone, "This is one of my Sending Stones , I'll keep the other. This way we can keep in touch. Maybe everything we went thorugh in the wars will not finally be in vain." 

Everyone seems to kick into gear, Erret smiles and starts getting their party's gear ready. Prince Lukian comes over to you and hands you his cloak, "This will hopefully keep you from harm on your mission. Get the axe, kill the hobgoblin of course. And if you do find a way of regaining other elven artefacts, please let me know." He explains that the cloak is a Cloak of Elvenkind .

It's currently morning. If you wanted to try and buy stuff or see anyone in town you could do that before heading off back into the Dim Wood and onto the Neurath Slopes.

Valar bows in acceptance of the cloak. "I am off to smith to see about finishing up my scale mail."

Amiz will wait in the interim for the others to finish shopping. "I recommend spending some of that coin on a health potion" says Amiz to his companions. 

"And rations if we're venturing there again. There was not enough from foraging to sustain us." says Draíocht.

So you all head out into the village and buy all the necessary equipment. If Valar is buying Scale Mail that will cost him 50gp. Although he can sell back his current armour for half price. Potions of Healing are 25gp from the temple I believe, although she only has a couple more in stock. Everything else costs as much as it does in the PHB or whatever rules you're using.

Alaine bids farewell to you all, still considering you good friends. The elves also bid farewell, wishing you luck, before heading north with their guard. You all head back into the Dim Wood, I'll get a d6 roll for the whole time few days you're in there, with a random encounter on a 1.

Avery will trade in his chain and pay 25gp for the scale. Is the scale ready or does he have to wait?

Valar finds a suitable suit of Scale Mail that fits him perfectly.

[[
Purchases
1 tent, two-person 2gp
8 rations (1 day) for 4gp
2 caltrops (bag of 20) for 2gp
Subtotal: 8gp
//money deducted, items added

@all Draíocht would also be willing to front the cost for the potions of healing.
how many were we getting?
]]

encounter roll: 6

Amiz will also purchase 8 rations and sees what the day has in store for him as he travels with his companions. 

(Had a brain fart)-Splint armor, not scale armor. Can Valar get Splint armor (no need to drop AC)