Your comment about the hell-rabbit twinsoul draws a knowing nod from her. "Yeah, we're a bit fiery, but it comes in handy," she says with a chuckle, clearly comfortable with her unique heritage.
As you suggest that she should take the lead, Rhea tilts her head, considering. "Hmm, you have a point there. I do know the terrain better," she concedes, stepping forward. "But feel free to jump in anytime. It's a team effort, after all, and I thought you might like to try your hand at leading! I'll head up this one though, you can get the next one!" Her words are encouraging, bridging the gap between her experience and your learning curve.
As you set off, Rhea leads confidently, her strides sure and her demeanor alert if not excitable. She occasionally points out landmarks and shares local knowledge, evidently eager to make you feel more at ease in unfamiliar territory. Her approach is a blend of professionalism and warmth, setting a comfortable pace for the mission.
The journey to the Veiled River, under her guidance, becomes not just a mission but a learning experience, a chance for you to observe and adapt to the local ways of conducting hunts. It takes a few hours but you finally arrive at your destination.
The Veiled River is a captivating and mystical natural wonder, flowing gracefully through a dense, verdant forest. Its waters, crystal clear and pure, gently meander through the landscape, reflecting the vibrant greens of the lush foliage and the soft blue of the sky above. A gentle mist, almost ethereal in quality, perpetually hovers above the river, lending it an air of mystique and serenity, seemingly untouched by the apocalyptic events happening around the world.
Not far from the river's edge, hidden partially by the overhanging foliage and the swirling mists, is the mouth of a cave about a kilometer down the river. The cave's entrance appears almost as a natural extension of the landscape, with its rocky outcroppings covered in moss and creeping vines. It exudes a sense of ancient mystery, inviting yet foreboding. The cave's dark opening contrasts starkly with the river's luminous clarity, suggesting hidden depths and secrets yet to be discovered.
One secret you could already discover however, was the telltale shimmer of scales of the glimmering serpents. You noticed one, about the same size as you, hanging from a tree not too far in front of you, and another lazily swimming in the current of the river. You seem to have gone unnoticed for the moment, but if you were to head further along the river, you sense your presence would be swiftly known if you weren't careful.
"Watch our for their eyes, that's how they gettcha!" Rhea whispered excitedly in your ear. "So, how do you wanna go about this?"
Shimmering Serpents
Veiled River