Southward!

From what you've learned so far, the Echowald sounds dangerous. While you like the idea of horny nymphs waiting in the woods, you don't really want to get **** by one of these Lampades. Why look for hot elf girls in the deep forest when there are hot elf girls in every court?

You and {if Party: Cenys = 1}your little group {endif}{if Party: Cenys = 0}Ari {endif}make your way along the road that you used to come to Eldau an eternity ago. Motivated by the bright future that lies ahead, you make good speed through the hilly region, the sea to your right and the forest to your left. The road is well-paved, but you don't meet any other travelers. Ari tells you that this is nothing unusual. "The whole island has maybe 10,000 inhabitants, and we have little reason to travel around much."

The surrounding landscape changes little during the day, and you're almost surprised when it begins to get darker. The air seems filled with little dust particles, glittering in the evening sun; and the water surface glows coppery-golden. Ari help you finding a smooth spot to set up camp, then you quickly collect some deadwood and make a fire. You eat some dried fruit and bread. Only now, the tiredness from a long day's walk comes over you. With a hearty yawn, you unpack your bedroll and slip inside.

{if Party: Cenys = 1}While Ari does the same, Cenys gives you an embarrassed look.

"What's wrong?"

She blushes. "I didn't bring a bedroll. I thought..."

You grin. Your bedroll is fairly roomy, and you definitely don't mind close contact with the cute little elf girl. "Get in here."

She smiles thankfully and slips inside the bedroll next to you, cuddling up close. Ari just grins impishly.{endif}

{if Party: Cenys = 0}You suddenly notice Ari giving you an impish grin.

"What is it?"

"Well... my bedroll doesn't look all that inviting..."

You laugh. That little minx! But your bedroll is fairly roomy and you definitely don't mind close contact with the elf girl. "Get in here."

She giggles and slips inside the bedroll next to you, teasingly pressing her body against you. "I guess I'll have to pay for the stay, don't I?", she whispers.{endif}