As a small precursor, there was a substance found a few months back that had the ability to restore youth. The merchant sold them for a sum of five gold each, I believe.
On to my actual commentary. Over the past few gatherings I've seen, many factors have played into the amount of actual tasks being accomplished: one factor, of course, would be the weather, which at some intervals hasn't been kind. The more pressing factor, however, would be a certain divide in the adventurers, one that I've observed for as long as I've been adventuring with all of you. There's a rift between the more experienced and less experienced adventurers, one that I do think should be brought to light.
Part of this issue is, of course, a product of expertise, as newer adventurers tend to be weaker in battle than more experienced ones, and this obviously can't be helped. The higher adventurers obviously need to be prepared to respond to these higher threat situations, and thus, when a group is being formed for a less world threatening adventure, I've observed the more experienced adventurers are more hard pressed to expend resources and time. Before anyone jumps to conclusions or tacks an unwanted meaning to my words, I do not view this as the problem: in fact, it is nigh unavoidable, and by my observation, not a lack of caring from the experienced adventurers necessarily, but a lack of time. There is only so much that can be done in one market day, and I can't remember the last time I saw Maxwell, Ahlana, Havok, or any other integral figure refuse to participate in an important battle or adventure.
I apologize for being long winded, my point is that the major problem I see is a lack of communication between the younger adventurers and the older adventurers on the importance of certain tasks, and the relative difficulty of said tasks. By communicating the projected difficulty, and only taking along enoug adventures to adequately handle it, more tasks will be accomplished. I have seen a multitude of adventures saturated with adventurers while other important tasks are left empty handed.
In the end, I don't see it as a lack of caring on anyone's part. Just a pack of information sharing and time management.
- Velnaeus Xevaz, of the Seekers.
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