Rider Displaced

Chapter 10

"Back already?" Bunny asked surprised at seeing Walker back so soon, even more when he didn't come alone. "I thought you worked alone. Didn't know you had any adventurer friends yet."

"It's a recent development." Walker stated. "I wasn't planning on it originally, but I'm just going with it."

The barmaid nodded, not bothering to question it any further. "What can I do for you lady and gents?"

The cleric came forward as the designated leader of their expanded group of adventurers. "We're looking to raid a dungeon. Are there any still available today?"

"Yes of course, we have two more available." Bunny walked over to the quest board and pointed at two pieces of paper pinned to it. "So far we have the Undead Labyrinth and the Creepy Crawler Caves available. Which one would you like to partake in?"

The cleric began looking between the two options, mentally deciding which one was probably the best option right now.

"We'll take the Undead Labyrinth. I feel that holds the best fortune today."

Bunny approved, tearing the paper for the Undead Labyrinth off and storing it elsewhere until they returned.

Dungeons were mysterious anomalies throughout the world with unknown origins. Many years ago they appeared and opened up for no know reason. They were very dangerous for the amount of monsters and other entities that lurk within, resetting every 24 hours that pass to make sure they're never cleared, regardless of how many you kill.

Some believe they were conceived by some powerful magic users, while the more religious claimed them as gifts from the gods to the brave and worthy. The dungeons were all unique with their own challenges and entities, however they all shared one fact in common.

They were packed full of loot and riches.

The first adventures to ever venture inside one discovered the dangers and rewards awaiting all who dared risk their lives by entering. This began the rise of the Dungeon Pioneers who uncovered and navigated all dungeons across the world, giving fruition to the Adventures' Guild, thus bringing on new generations of adventures.

"We'll need to stock up on supplies and grab a few potions for the trip." The cleric began listing down what they need for the trip. "Also we'll need to rent a few horses, unless your dragon is willing to carry us and everything else?" He turned towards Walker who shook his head.

"Unlikely she'll approve. She never allows anyone, but me, to ride her unless it's absolutely necessary. You're best off getting horses than asking her."

Once they had everything they needed from the tavern, the party of four left to reunite with their fifth member waiting outside. Amber perked her ears up and turned her head at the adventurers as they walked out.

"We ready to go now?"

Walker spoke on behalf of the group as they approached, shaking his head.

"Not yet girl. These guys first gotta grab a few things, and rent themselves some horses since you're unlikely to carry them."

"You know me well. They're also carrying their own supplies."

The group would make several stops at multiple shops selling the items they would need. For provisions they acquired full water skins of sour wine and water for drinking during travels or preparing food. For food they acquired a few pieces of salted or dried meat, an entire wheel of cheese, raw vegetables and fruits, and a bag of biscuits. Enough to last them the trip to and back. The knight stocked up on healing elixirs, the vials he secured into a bandolier like piece of equipment around his waist like a belt.