A forest, how predictable

You are making your way to the capital in the most direct route, a short sail across the channel that separates the island-province of Therings and the mainland, then a trek through Frenghaz, another province with a huge forest and bog, and then a three day journey through the fields of Alarbant.

You send the horse back with your squire, Serenity, once at the docks, realizing that the forest of Frenghaz is no place for such a fine steed or for a woman, for that matter. You do, however, remind her, your best friend, that you will send for her once in the capitol.

Once in Frenghaz, you immediately set forth into the forest, even though it grows dark. After making your way to a small grove, you decide to make camp for the night in a tree, for things that walk the ground are much more dangerous than the bees or spiders that might be in the tree.