So Ivar here is one of very few Norsemen who knows how to read and write Norse runes. Are the curse runes similar to the Norse ones at all? Would he be able to read or interpret them?

As a secondary question, are there any mobility devices in the town to be found for barter or purchase such as leg braces or wheelchairs? He's used to getting around without them but I always like to check in games to see what's available.