Eric
*The sun is high in the sky with the soft breeze bringing with it the smell of the trees and flowers. There are people moving about as we head down the road moving wherever they need too. Sula is quite happy taking point and skipping along.*
Robert
The grass of the open fields of the forested plains played amongst each other in a ritualistic dance beneath the soft winds. The home of the sunflower was definitely a feat of peace and tranquility throughout Salvania. Much of what was here was very different from the world around it, and it's extraordinary natural standing, made living and being here both tranquil and sublime. A peace and freedom away from the world of violent rooted nationalism and imperialism with an injection of greed and corruption. The coin 'Sunflower Plain' was just that, plain and aloof in most senses. The people here lived peacefully and in a neo isolationist fashion, and because of this, serenity and freedom within oneself was much easier to find. For Hynes it was a place where travellers had come and gone, with no regard to the scenic tranquility which was so overshadowed by the abundance of booze and ale which flooded taverns left and right. It didn't disappoint her in that sense, but merely she wished that it had been more isolated than one might expect, though the extent of her admiration of nature ended there. Otherwise it was the perfect hunting ground for bandits and robbers alike, open fields, sparse woodland and nothing but sparse inns which were scattered around.

Hynes herself had planned to organise a hunt here, but because her funds had previously been depleted she couldn't afford to hire her crew. With all of this knowledge Hynes sought it best that she would also inform Sula of the potential danger within these paths, despite what nature would have you believe. Keeping her head up she was constantly scanning her horizons, keeping a separate eye solely directed to any nearby vegetation and shrubbery they passed.

'Do not let your guard down. The notice alone warned that there could be a potential attack on the way to the village, and the fact is that even without the warning itself this is a well known spot for ambushes and muggings. Also try to keep anyone we pass at a distance, preferably to a point in which if they tried to reach you with any weapon then they would need to gather some force to exert themselves.' 

Glancing back down Hynes kept her hand pivoted to her knife compartment, as her free hand was ready to unsheath her spear at any moment, constantly glued to her side as the two walked along the rugged dirt path.

Hynes herself had heard of the village in question but had never passed along it, for it had been in the opposite direction to the nearest major settlement. An estate such as the one listed would've been expected to carry its own defenses by her standards, and so the reason the empire had not reinforced it with guards was a dilemma in it of itself, but then again if that were the case then what would be the point of the Sunlight Guild.

Even with all of this said and done Hynes pivoted herself and stepped off the dirt path, preferring to have her boots sink in as she nearly floated among the grass while the wind swept calmly beneath her knees. It was nice that for once in a while the weather wasn't deathly hot or raining in monsoons. A perfect balance. Sunflowers had a lot of those attributes of perfect balance. Probably why so many bandits hid here. She thought back to her childhood, bringing back those memories hurt sometimes but in the oddest and loneliness of a moment, it could bring temporary solace and content.
Rita
*Sula took the time to take in the surroundings. The sunflowers, the open meadows for grazing and further off crops and fields. It wasn't too much different from where she came from, or from her true home. Still it was nice to explore and take it in, new places, new cultures, new food. By the queen the food. Bread a staple of most civilisations and there was so much variety of it. First thing she would do when arriving at a new culture is buy a loaf of bread and find someone quiet to sit and take in the surroundings. A soft happy sigh from the tiefling as she started to fall into her traveling pace. A soft song begin to escape her lips happy and content with the world around her. She knew the danger though, opportunistic individuals that preyed on those that couldn't defend themselves. The fact these bandits were killing outright, well she took offense to that. Hynes lecturing her on being aware of her surroundings. Something she knew but good to remember and take in again.* 
"In some lands it is polite to hail the passing individual with your sword hand. It's a pity that some people decide to take from others instead of doing the hard work for themselves. Then you have raiders." *Giggling at the slight joke* "Yeah eyes and ears up, weapon is ready." *Sula wondered if she had passed this town on the way in. Did she get lucky and avoid it or was this before they moved in and started attacking people. A sigh escaping her lips before going back to her singing. Stepping of the path idly. Almost moving silently through the grass and shrubs.*

"There will come a poet. Whose weapon is his word. He will slay you with his tongue, o lei o lai o lord. O lei, o lai, o lei, o lord. He will slay you with his tongue, o lei o lai o lord"

*Matching her step with Hynes, a marching pace to listen out for any other steps that broke the sound. Whilst the forest was peaceful and calm now but that could change in a moment. Thud the arrow hit the ground in front of them. A voice calling. South west?*
"Do you want this back? I am no mercenary just a humble herbalist looking for supplies. The hired hand is simply to protect me from you who have been plaguing this road." *Slowly and carefully as she talked she began stepping towards the edge of the hill. A shear drop taller than her and cover from the individual to the southwest* "Please if you just let me and my companion here pass through unharmed I will be more than willing to pay a fee." 
*A distraction, and also a way of trying to get them to talk more and see if I could pin the voice down whilst also acting casual moving to cover from the archer with there shear walls giving a perfect hiding spot. Failing that there was a tree only a short sprint away. *
Robert
Slightly annoyed with Sula's continued gibberish Hynes diverted her focus away and tried to instead pay attention to the rythmic humming of a nearby bird that was chirping at a tree. With its wings extending and pushing off this however was short lived and Hynes continued marching along with her. In front through a plateau of tees however Hynes had heard footsteps that numbered more than theirs, however considering their weight it was either a large creature or something else. With the arrow fired directly to Sula's feet Hynes flinched for a brief moment before summoning her tower breaker shield immediately after. Extending her left arm out it would materialize in her hand as she clenched the grip. Twisting her body she positioned it forwards in front of her as she was turned to a side stance, retracting her enormous spear with her right hand as she held it atop the side of her own shield, holding it in an underhand grip.

'Fuckin' mercs, eh? Since we're feeling nice today, we'll give ya one chance to piss off!'

Glancing to inspect Sulas Hynes noted how she was undamaged, very possibly having missed the arrow intentionally as warning short, otherwise it would've been very embarrassing had they not tried to cover up their error. Hynes had herself calmed and composed, but seemed completely locked onto where the arrow had been fired from, judging from the direction by it's position upon landing. She would give Sula one brief word before letting her take her own actions.

'.North. Possibly Three or more. Flank'

In a swift motion she then began to march forward with great acceleration before she found herself abridged at the bottom of the plateau. Pushing up against it she retracted down to a crouch as she gathered her energy and prepared herself for a huge surge. She continued to pace her heart as she remained readily composed, her professionalism seemingly taking full action as she acted more like a conjured summon than anything else, no hesitation, no emotion.

```Hynes Bishop
Injuries Sustained: None
Active Effects: Min/Med Regeneration, 1 Turn/s left, Adv Regeneration, 9 Turns
Active Spells: Towerbreaker Summon , 10 Turns
Total Mana: 100/120 Mana```