Hubert has suffered from temporary insanity but it will not result in permanent repercussion.

"Feelin' okay? Does it look like 'm feelin' okay? No. Th' answer's no, 'f you were wonderin'. Now leave me be please. Oh, my head."

Lifting his pack to his shoulders and shuddering with the stiffness in his arm, Lumin asks the group, "Well, you guys ready to go? John suggested checking the town for survivors...should we do that or head down the road?"

Stan grumbles, "The survivors will need to play through the hand they were dealt by Fate. As for us, we have an open road. I suggest we get to moving down it."

It is now about 1:00 in the afternoon, and the sun shines a cold light over the forest. A chill breeze whips in from the north, biting through your cloaks. 

the surrounding area is virtually uninhabited. Fifty miles to the north lies the great city of Winterfall, a heavily fortified city manned by a veteran militia. Thousands of refugees from the outlying towns have sought shelter behind it's strong walls. Scattered towns and hamlets can be found south of the forest you currently traverse, a good two days trek through the dark woods. To the west lies the Endless Ocean and far to the east the majestic Lonely Mountains, and beyond that the glory of civilization.

"Uggh. Let's get going, I suppose."

Map of Byting and the Surrounding Area

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Stan says, "Winterfall sounds like a good location to heads towards."

“Winterfall sounds good to me” Grungle says as he gets his things ready to go.

"Sure, sure."

"Yeah, I think Winterfell will be fine. We should warn them about the fish things," Leo said as he packed up his bedroll. He winced a bit as he hoisted his bag onto his back. "I'd like to go back for survivors, but I'm not going to try and put us all in danger to save someone who isn't there."

"Well, it looks like we're heading off toward Winterfall. As Sister Annelise would say when she washed laundry, 'Lumin, you gotta look to where you point your socks.' Her way of saying keep an eye forward and walk carefully, so if you guys want, I can scout ahead with someone if you like. I think we should keep anyone injured or recovering in the center of the party though."

Lumin says all this as he adjusts the left strap on his pack and pivots his feet toward the road to Winterfall, looking back to be sure the group all appears ready to be on the move.

Screenshot of Byting and the Surrounding Area

The party packs up camp and begins the long trek to Winterfall. Staying clear thethe ruins of Byting, our intrepid adventurers look to the north and the long journey ahead.

As they walk, the adventurers amuse themselves by (action)

 Stan will volunteer to accompany Lumin as a vanguard.

Leo spent his time scouring the area for plants that he could use as salves, poisons, and general utility purposes.

Survival: 18 or Perception: 21

Leo gathers a few plants for medicinal poultices and herbal tea as he walks.

Lumin makes small talk with Stan discussing his work with the circus animals as he keeps his ears and eyes open for tracks or danger. He keeps himself preoccupied with these things to avoid thinking on the strange happenings of the past few days.

Stan is quite content to engage in the distraction & learn more of his comrades.