Sigmund - Outside Stingard<br/>Beyond Stingard's walls lay the ruins of the old city. Several roads led away, going north, south, and southwest. The black clouds overhead choked out most of the sun, allowing only the occasional glimpses of light. The brisk ride takes him through the wind carved landscape. Though a casual observer would assume he was alone, a seasoned adventurer knew even wide open spaces could hold hidden threats.<br/>A few hours in Sigmund begins to ascend a hill. At it's zenith he spots a gully down below.<br/>(OOC: Perception check)<br/><hr/>Kachina - The Nest<br/>In the gradual hours the day begins its quiet transformation. Without a clock or similar time piece, a span of minutes was indistinguishable from an hour.<br/><strong>"Well, look at you. You're easy on the eyes."</strong>, a warm voice spoke into the room. Like a phantom, the madame had arrived without a sound. She wore the same robe from before, though now she had put on a few accessories. Her golden armlets were simply designed with an image of a wasp. Around her neck was the same holy symbol as before. To her side is a rapier, its sheathe made from a yellow and black leather woven into a stripped pattern. A simple silver band adorns her brow, encrusted with various jewels.<br/><strong>"Ready? Some of the guests have already arrived."</strong>, the older, elven woman speaks. She doesn't quite give Kachina enough time to respond, instead she assumes a positive answer.<br/><strong>"I was going to have you change, but I like this look much better."</strong>, she compliments,<strong>"If I judged you correctly, you'll want to jump right in. But I suggest a little teasing. An appetizer before the meal, so to speak."</strong>