Plainstriders, Pools, and a Windrider Home
A morning of hunting around the Crossroads turned up a hidden pool and sharper skinning, and an afternoon wind rider carried me over Mulgore and back.
The Road
The morning found me at the Crossroads, rested and ready, with the Barrens sun climbing. I walked out along the Gold Road and wandered the open country, until I came upon The Forgotten Pools. I paused to take in the view; the place was new to me, and I let myself stand a while before heading back. By the end of the morning I was at the Crossroads again, resting.
The afternoon began in Thunder Bluff, where a wind rider master spoke of the beasts' strength and speed. I took flight from there to the Crossroads. The ride carried me over Hunter Rise, the Golden Plains, Stonebull Lake and Galak Camp in Mulgore, then down across the Southern Barrens, Agama'gor and Lushwater Oasis, and up the Gold Road to the Crossroads once more.
Battles
Nine foes fell to me in the Barrens: six Greater Plainstriders, a Kolkar Wrangler, a Sunscale Screecher and a Fleeting Plainstrider. A Greater Plainstrider tried to flee in fear at one point, and so did the Fleeting one later. The Sunscale Screecher let out a shriek, calling for help.
Deeds
No task was finished, but at the Crossroads, Dokimi spoke of shipments going missing across Azeroth and asked me to return any I found. Jornah welcomed me by name and said the Durotar Supply and Logistics company was always looking for new contractors, for those who gather materials or craft. Pawani offered leather, hides and a few techniques.
Fellowship
In Thunder Bluff a Forsaken rogue called out asking for a priest's blessing. I had none to give. Near the end of the day, word passed that a tauren warrior lay down to rest.
Spoils & Craft
My skinning hand grew surer, and the skill reached 100.
Growth
I felt a new strength settle in me between the morning and the afternoon. My standing with Durotar Supply and Logistics came to neutral.