KOHT#18

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There are actually numerous reasons why travelling horseback would be less preferable to walking. Horses tend to attract more attention, and require a little more planning for feeding and shelter. given the fact that none of these characters seem to be carrying any sort of supplies with them, I guess the general is just being a big baby about this whole thing, and it's only a short hike.
Then again, hiking in Plate mail would make anyone cranky.