Nicote comes over andgiveshim a hand.

The wide street that cuts through the main market square goes straight down in between houses to the main gate. Many people and carts filter in and out, each checked by the royal guards.

Incredibly hungry after the Draining, you end up eating the rest of the loaf. But it'll help towards your recovery.

Crimson and Emberpaw return with their breakfast.

He gives you a weak smile as you carry the firewood and pot over to the grassy roadside.

"Now we just need to start the fire," Balthur sighs. "Thing is, I think the Goblins and such snatched my fire starting kit earlier. You got anything?"

"Uh....I could light it...I think."

"You can give it a try if you like - I could always make something that doesn't need to be cooked instead..." Balthur trails off, as if thinking about the stocks he had and how he could improvise with them.

Nicote set the firewood up int oabasic fire, then concentrated on a flame in his hand.

A sputtering ember flares up, eventually becoming steadier as you concentrate more.

Nicote holds it next to rhe wood, making surehed set some asidefor elater use.

The wood doesn't catch alight, no matter how close you hold the fire. It's still blue and hot from before - perhaps that has something do with it. Maybe this flame is specifically for warmth and you'll need to concentrate on making it a more physical flame.