At 03:26 PM 21/11/04, JKayer wrote:
>Since there was such a commentary about travel times and distances, I
>thought that I might post another snippet from Trader Princes (Yes,
>Rodericy, this is done with Greg's approval...)
>
>Jeff
>
>
>Road, Mud and Moccasin along the Old Wenelian Road
>
>Winding from Ralios to Esrolia through the rough hills and forests of
>< snip >
>out by rain if ever.
>
>Rates of Travel
>Travel Method Distance in Miles Per Day
>Canoe* 40-60
>Portage 3
>Jhoral Boat* 30-40
> Portage <500 feet per day
>Raft 10 (30 downstream)
>Cart or Wagon 10-15
>Foot 20-25
>Horse 25-30
>
>*rates assume relatively slack water. Traveling with or against the
>current can increase or decrease the distance traveled by up 1/2.
>
>Terrain greatly affects distances traveled, as do heavy burdens. The
>above
>< snip >
>Example: Someone hiking on a trail, with normal hiking gear and food in
>hills, would travel 2/3 of 20-25 miles or 16 miles a day.
Is there a modifier for lighter than normal load? A post rider with a new
horse every 10 miles, for example, or a hero handing his gear to his other
hero band members and sprinting? Ie., how fast can you get?
Is good, is useful.
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