"We did not have overly far to go"

She steps up to a dense area of brambles. They seem rather innocent--certainly unremarkable--but on inspection, one can see they're so dense they'd be almost impossible to push through...and closer inspection the stems are completely covered in thorns.

Yyrees mutters at them in Animas and they open. She stops in front of seemingly nothing after a few steps and places her hand in front of her.

"Yyrees and guests."

She then proceeds forward down a now-visible trail.

After a short walk, they abruptly exit the dense foliage and enter a small village area. It's strangely warm for the climate and a small spring of water trickles through the center of the camp. Sturdy but simple huts line the outside of the circle. Probably around a dozen or so Animas mill throughout the camp engaged in various tasks. There's evidence that maybe a dozen more might live there.


A short lithe Animas displaying the heritage of a snow fox runs up to Yyrees. There's a short exchange in Animas before Yyrees turns back to the group.

"Friends, I'd like to introduce you to Filwip Snow Fox."

The man almost dances foot to foot with energy, "Well welcome, welcome! We so rarely have visitors and never in such horrid weather! Yyrees has asked that I show you to your guest quarters and to any tradesmen we have that may suit your needs! Come, Come!"

He turns to scamper off and Yyrees quickly stops him, smiling fondly "Filwip forgot to mention that he is a most esteemed leatherworker and can likely repair any cloth or leather damage."

"Also, please do not wander from the camp. As you are my guests, only I would be sent to retrieve you and I may be involved in my meeting for quite some time. You will not be able to come back through. Also, Zrstlagd, our shaman will be involved in this dispute it seems, so you shall have to wait until we have completed."

There's a sharp clitter through the air, sounding like whistling through a clattered beak. Yyrees winces, "I'm sorry, I must run now."

She turns and sprints in the direction of the largest hut.