"It's about five miles to the south. Hirana, it's called." She rummaged about in her closet, trying to find her traveling robes. "Ah!" She tied them around herself, feeling the familiar weight. "Not very many people. Mostly farms. They provide us with pork and beef and occasionally some richer sake."<br/><br/>Moving down the stairs, she stretched her arms out and grabbed the walking stick by the door. "It's through the mountains, though. And the caves where there are rumored beasts."