Forward again, and again, and again.

by Zaravan


The second entry, or: The appearance of an inconvenient complication.

We're taking a break now, we've been walking a few hours. We're placing painted sticks every so often so we can find our way back. We decided on that after on of our patrols didn't come back after a few hours. We've barely slept. The noises kept us from sleeping, all the screeching, moaning, growling. Constant and neverending. Nevertheless, we've started on at least making a few barricades from the trees, as well as giving us a bit more room, it's crude, but better than the bare holes and trenches we're crouching in. Speaking of, we're using branches and such as roofs over our heads in the aforementioned trenches and holes. Better than nothing when the rain comes. This forest is like a maze, if we split up i'm sure we'd never find each other again. So we're staying together as best we can.

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We've found what looks like some sort of hut, it almost looks as if it were a gnarled old tree hollowed out and decorated. Strange tribal masks and paint everywhere. Someone lives here obviously, but we should see who. Half of us are staying back in case this take a turn for the worse, if they do, that house is splinters. I'm going to go knock now, i hope the locals are friendly. Strangely, it seems familiar. Can't put my finger on it.

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Well, we've found out where we are. It took a little bit for the memory to come forth, it was a little fuzzy before. Zecora's a very gracious host. She was suprised, but invited us in after a short talk. We had a rather soothing cup of hot broth, very tasty, if a bit salty for my taste. We talked for a while and she seemed surprised, again, at how we were clones. We got along thankfully, and we offered to show her the camp, at first she declined, but when it became clear that we didn't really have a guarantee of getting back in this maze of a forest. she offered to help guide us through the forest. We've taken a rest about, i think, halfway there. And she mentioned getting in touch with those royal princesses, or was it just one in particular? Whatever. She's rather nice anyways. We got to get going. Can't stay out here come nightfall.


I can't wait to lie awake listening to those damned sounds. What fun.