This town, Riverden, was not exactly a very important place. It didn't have any large trade routes passing nearby, it didn't have any ancient ruins or dungeons to explore, it wasn't at the border with some dangerous region. It was completely ordinary and pretty boring, which also meant it didn't have many people capable of going on an adventure. They had the intention to send for help, but how long it would take said help to come was a big question. Or if it would come at all. They might have to rely on hired swords, which wasn't ideal, partly because of the damages the town suffered.<br/><br/>Which is why Alexandra was almost like a godsend for them. Hailing from the centaur race, she was naturally a lot more capable than the average human. Despite there being many problems with her people, and the other citizens still viewing her with suspicion, the mayor was thrilled to see her volunteer. Unfortunately, she was the only one. Other people had expressed their willingness to help those in need, but venturing out toward an unknown destination and facing unknown dangers - as well as plenty of known ones, likely made worse by the storm - was not something they would sign up for.<br/><br/>Alexandra was provided with some supplies and traveling money, but there was little more they could do. Before letting her go, the mayor asked her to first search around the town for people who might have gotten caught in the storm beyond the walls. Who knows, she might even find someone willing to help her on the journey.<br/><br/>***<br/><br/>Not a lot was happening inside or around the cave. There was a lot of noise from the dripping water, but otherwise, things were calm. The outside was still a mess, but at least it was no longer dangerous to walk through. Feeling rather uncomfortable next to certain other temporary residents, many of the people who took cover in here earlier had already begun to leave, heading for the closest town.<br/><br/>The young girl only whimpered at Wilnomna's "generous" offer, attempting to move away, but a large man, a woodcutter if his axe was any indication, stepped forward. "Come along, girl. We're going to the town. No good will come from sticking around monsters."