Lann rode Bopai, while Geralt rode a mare named Carrot.
After leaving Ham, they planned to head to the lakeside to find the unfortunate Sir Fist and get reliable information directly from him.
Relying solely on a single information source inevitably results in incomplete and biased intel, but gathering information is part of the Demon Hunters' duty, so there's no reason to complain.
Lann's journey was not urgent, otherwise he wouldn't choose to ride instead of using the portal. The old Demon Hunter named Vesemir was acting under the King's commission.
It was perfectly normal for this level of task to take several months.
Rather than rushing, it was better to follow this renowned "White Wolf" and learn a trick or two; perhaps after some time, he might even serve as an intermediary.
With an intermediary speaking on your behalf, the opportunity to study at the Wolf School's castle becomes much more secure.
