For [@FateWeaver] and [@ZB1996], if it's not in character for you guys to join the knight/King party yet, don't feel forced to do so. You can write yourselves doing what you need to for your own survival.

In a desert you'll be in sore need of water, food, and shelter. Not to mention rest, as Annara was at least mildly injured. Beginning your trek along the river to the nearest settlement would be your best option.

I can leap ahead and set up the next scene once ZB/FW posts. We'll all head that way eventually once the other characters take stock of their situation.

Two new player characters, played by Fireball XL5 and one more who will soon be signing up, will be introduced there as well.