Bruno and Lithir had their supplies for their journey assembled by Dwarves, but Lithir left his treasure with Tillo, saying that he would claim it on their way back from the North Forest. Besides a fat purse, Lithir only took his Platina armor, as it was incredibly light and easy to remove if it became too cumbersome. He also left the beautiful horses given to him as compensation from Tillo, as they were designed for carrying a rider at great speed over a great distance, not picking their way through a forest. Instead, they rode the horses they initially used on their way to Nerea. One hundred Dwarves in battle armor, led by Karl, stood ready to escort them on foot for the two-day journey to the North Forest. The early morning air was cool and crisp, the sun still hidden on the east side o
