Decisions

Hunter looked at the stakes and wooden posts decorated with the animal skulls and painted in bright colors. He had seen similar décor in the past on some of his prior jobs. Some of the gangs used similar markings to mark their territory as a warning to others in the slums. It was an attempt to look scary and strong while telling others to back off. He looked at the scholars and the holy woman as he replied, "Looks like a turf marker. From here on we can get ambushed at any given time. Keep that in mind as we pass this point."

“This makes me uneasy. Let’s keep an eye out for any extra provisions in case we run into trouble,” said the Arbiter.

Hunter replied, "We can get water from the streams and rivers to refill our skins and barrels. I saw a lot of small game. I can hunt for food to extend our dry rations. There are some medicinal herbs, edible plants and tea leaves we can collect along the way. However you will have to keep in mind that bathing and clean clothing will be a luxury from now on. Also the music you are so fond of will only help to tell the natives where we are. We should show the land some respect and not stray apart from each other." Then Hunter looked at the holy woman as he spoke again, "Do keep in mind if you go on a holy crusade to purge all the magical heathens, you will be greatly outnumbered and we will all die."

Then Hunter drew his bow and arrow as he quickly shot a rabbit in mid air and pinned it to a tree. He then walked over to it and prepped it for storage.

Somewhat amused, Voah began with a smile, “I appreciate the honesty and advice, Hunter. Now I know what it is that worries you. But fear not, I am not always so brash nor foolish to run into such uncertain dangers… Inquisition, most of the time, is a… process. Should we be off then boys, or dare we approach the mysterious structure?” she called to them.

Wolf spoke up, “I would like a closer look. Are these the people we are looking for?

While the Arbiter and the others decided what to do next Arius Fern, tried to make a sketch of the wooden structure they saw in the distance so that he could later add notes to the map he was creating.

He sure wished that they would explore it. Such a unique opportunity. Maybe on the way back, he hoped.

Wolf looked over the area thinking of what he has seen before. He says to everyone. "For now we need to bypass these wood platforms. I have a feeling it's a holy place for them. Let’s not mess with this. It would be safer to just move on we can come back to it later when we have a better understanding of the natives that live here." suggests Wolf.