You smile yet you are sad inside.

"My woods were invaded by Orcs last night I barely escaped... My Brother was killed and I couldn't do anything about it"

"Hmmm So what are you going to do now?" The Barkeep has stopped working and leans on the bar closer to you.

"I'm going to the king. He needs to know of the impending Orc invasion. I heard them whispering about their plans" You say leaning in closer.

"Its a three day walk to see the king, two by horse." He says as he fills up your mug again with the sweet mead.

You mull over the options...  

you could get a horse but it will cost you

you can walk but how dangerous a road will it be?  

or you could find your animal companion...