E4Q2 Alone in the Woods

You leave Roka Forest behind, but miles of lush, green forest stand between you and the monastery Ky visited in the west. Carriages run regualry along the ocean road from Kath to the Crystal Quay port were the monastery is but with so many of you, a griffon no less and an undefined destination you all agree that walking is the right way to go. You camp for what's left of the night, starting a small fire to cook a meal and get warm. 

Drue's griffin plays and bites at sparks on the air, and the Mages gather around Maeka, who's still jittery from her time at the Yauka Tree.

"I don't know what this means," she says. "I feel confused and … Did Ky really give me her some of her powers? And why did she want us to go so far from the city, the centre of all knowledge is in Kath not out here?"

Talik offers her a little food. "Don't worry. Whatever reason Ky had for going to Zouken Monastery will come to light, there are sure to be answers there."

You sit by the firelight, trying to relax, but the swaying of the branches in the dark keeps distracting you. Soon Haden walks over, she is pacing as she listens to the night sounds.

"Everything OK?" you ask Haden who is ever alert.

"I think something's out there," Haden says. Haden is annoying with her "always on" mode but she is never wrong. If she senses something then it is there. You ask Alster to come and sleep closer to you and Talik, "So, if something attacks us in the night it gets you first." Aslter laughs and says, "It'll have to get through Haden first so I am safe where ever I sleep." Talik and Alster chat and their monotonous hushed talk helps you forget the day and you start falling asleep until the new guy steps in. Drue stokes the fire, sending up a shower of sparks. "This island is restless. That lava we saw at the Yauka Tree … Something is wrong at the Ruodoon volcano and Cloud Peak mountain. I wouldn't be surprised if it's affecting more of the forest and maybe the island than we realise."

You shiver, wrapping your arms around you, and lean closer to the warmth of the flames.

Next: E4Q2 Wise Council