With the discussion seemingly put to rest (for the moment at least) the process of breaking camp proceeded smoothly. After the inclement weather of the previous night, the day seemed to promise relatively pleasent journeying.<br/><br/>Following Quiyie's directions, and the setting of the sun, two days travel brought the group in sight of what should be the gorge spoken off. The peaks either side climbed high and steep, casting their shadows over the gorge at any time except when, perhaps, the sun lay directly overhead. It seemed an evil aspected place, and circling specks high overhead did nothing more to endear it to anyone.<br/><br/>Still, the forest whose edge sheltered them offered some protection from prying eyes and further bad weather. The question now on each mind would be to press on in the fading light, or wait for the morning ...