Returning to her village, Jalna found her fellow tribesmen in a state of unrest, her parents addressing several other hunters. Once they spotted her they invited her as well. Soon she was briefed on the ongoing argument: traveling merchants passed through while she was out, and according to them creatures were gathering in forces across the mountain range. The debate was about wether or not it was Tenebrax influence finally spreading this far, or merely goblinoids attempting to raid the tribes. Either way there was a danger and the warriors of the tribe began preparing.<br/><br/>"Just to be safe, we should send a scouting team to assess the threat." her adopted father suggested. "Talya knows of passage through the mountain. She can make the trip in three days." he continued, referring to his full blooded daughter, born from his widow and Jalna's half-sister, also a skilled and nimble hunter one year older than the young lightbearer. The mountain passage was to the Northeast, a tunnel that went through the otherwise steep to climb rock. Not all of it was mapped and it seemed like it also went below the mountain, but there was a known path, quick and direct that connected to the other side of the mountain, allowing for fast crossing for a group of lightly packed travelers.<br/><br/>Joann swallowed hard and closed her eyes, the worry very uncharacteristic of her as she squeezed Jalna's hand.<br/>"You should go with your sister. If it's the dark one coming... you'll be able to tell. I can't keep up with the necessary pace and I'm no good at fighting since I was sent here. Together you can safely make the trip, just stay low and take a look of what we're dealing with. We can all prepare accordingly." she said to her, her voice low.<br/><br/><div class="floatright"><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Talya</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://dncache-mauganscorp.netdna-ssl.com/thumbseg/1068/1068662-bigthumbnail.jpg)</div></div></div>Overhearing the main argument, the brunette huntress approached the group in a swift stride.<br/>"I heard... When do I leave father?" she asked, greeting everyone with a nod.<br/>"As soon as possible. Best gether your strength overnight and leave in the morn." the old barbarian advised, the terms morning and night long having lost their meanings beside noting time compared to the usual resting cycle of humans. According to her parents, the sky wasn't as dark as Jalna knew it, and the thin circle of the eclipsed sun used to be a bright orb of light that illuminated everything for half of a day.<br/><br/>"I don't know how to feel about this." Jalna's mother hesitated as she tightened her grip around the girl's hand. "I'll just prepare the deer you brought for now. You make plans with the others then come find me. There are matters for us to discuss as mother and daughter."<br/><br/>