The forest

Ostiarium forests - Night time

Hendrik led the others away from the clearing trying to put some distance betwwen the bodies and themselves. He also wanted to keep Wim close by. The young had a bit more to explain however the veteran dod not sense any danger from him.

As night engulfed the forest and as he was about to call the group to a halt suddenily they heard the sound of drums and the light of a bonfire in the distance. Maybe a group of loggers was camped nearby. They pressed on towards the sound and the light.

As they approached what appeared to be a makeshift camp of sorts, they could see three men playing the drums, while an older woman sat not far from the small bonfire. A sizeable piece of meat was roasting over the flames. Everyone noted that the temperature was falling sharply.

As they walked into the circle of light the drumming stopped. You all note that the three men appear to be blind, their eye sockets empty and black. Sitting in a wide carpet made of tanned hides his a woman who looks at you four with interest. Her grey, shoulder-length hair clumsily hangs over her craggy, wrinkled face. Sharp black eyes, watch you thoughtfully at the newcomers to her fire.

"Welcome. Come sit by my fire. Eat. Rest" She says pointing to the fire. She is a native but speaks your language clearly. The beating of the drum stops as you waver t thenthreshold of her camp.