The elf led Niarra and Lyla through the woods for a short time, before coming to a clearing that showed clear signs of use.  A small tent was... not so much pitched, as it was hanging from branches that seemed to be at just the perfect height to support it.  Several cooking supplies were off to one side, though there didn't seem to be any place for a campfire.  As the girls walked into the clearing, two more people stepped out from the tent.  One was a human, and the other looked mostly human, save for a pair of fox ears on top of her head and a long, bushy fox tail behind her, marking her as a kitsune.  Both of them were female, and both wearing revealing outfits seemingly made of plant leaves.<br/><br/>"Ah, participants for the ritual, I take it?"  the human asked Salihn.<br/><br/>"Yes, they were searching in the forest for herbs, so I told them they should help us replenish the forest's bounty as well," Salihn replied.<br/><br/>"Good, good.  Welcome, girls.  My name is Blair, and I lead this circle of druids.  Please, don't be alarmed, this is merely a simple ritual.  And I can assure you nothing harmful will happen, as long as you cooperate," the human said, turning to Niarra and Lyla.  "Now, I believe we can begin right away, so you two can go back to gathering.  Please, undress yourselves and stand in the middle of the clearing."