June 9 – 14, 1208 SA
The group reaches the town of Saint Etienne. The town, ringed by a low wall, is home to the many workers from the local coal mine. The center of town has shops and stores that cater to the local people and has two inns where travelers on the Queen’s Road may find stables, food and a place to rest. The center area is ringed by a residential area.

The group decides to rest in town fro a few days and make preparations for the continued trip to the coast of France. Maksim agrees that some time spent recovering in town would be helpful. “I need to put back on some weight, I have been wasting away travelling on the road!”

Monday, June 15, 1208 SA

Questioned by Antwon LeFleur, the constable of Saint Etienne. He has questions about the party’s activities from the night before. One of the town folk were killed in their sleep the night before. Antwon asks that the group says until the Magistrate arrives in town. Much to their dismay the discover that the Magistrate will not arrive for 12 days.

Once Antwon leaves, the group debates the merits of staying versus leaving town. They decide to stay so they don’t become wanted for the death in the town.