Thalya soon found Alyssa and her two men up ahead and re-joined them on the way. Taking the path through the woods was creepy to say the least but they haven't stumbled around the dark blindly at least. There was only some of the penumbral light coming through the canopy, but it was still more than nothing, and the trail was definitely leading them deeper into the wilds of the island. They could hear the sounds of beasts in the distance, the howl of a wolf perhaps coming from the hills, but it probably spooked the sailors more than the two redheads.<br/><br/>After a while, the small party got to what seemed to be a crossroads, the trail they followed stopped and diverged into three others that each winded deeper into the ancient woods. Look as they might, there was no indication of any of the paths being used and it was impossible to tell which would lead them to their destination. In the distance there were faint, flickering points of lights dancing that scared the sailors.<br/><br/><div class="floatright">(http://orig06.deviantart.net/af76/f/2012/183/3/f/satyr_uncommon_by_maxetormer-d55q00e.jpg)</div>"Ain't those wisps that lead travelers to their doom in haunted lands? Witchlight I say! Capt'n please don't get us lost here, I don't want to be eaten by ghosts!" one stuttered, and to the surprise of everyone an answer came from the nearby treeline, first in the form of music starting off faint and getting closer, and then a figure emerging from the woods.<br/><br/>The creature, human at first glance save for the goat legs and horns he had was playing a flute as he danced around the ancient wilderness, until he came face to face with the adventurers.<br/>"Well met travelers!" he greeted "My mistress sent me to meet you and be your guide. She is already host to your friend and discussing important matters with him that are not for the ears of the likes of us. Still she wishes not any of you come to harm in these lands, so if visit her you will, I am to provide you with directions. Well, then again 'tis not a<em>must</em>and ol' Trube is a great admirer of beauty such as yours. Nay, I must say what I beheld so fares can only pale in comparison to your fairness, ladies. Perhaps we can come to an understanding? An agreement of... mutual benefits?" the creature proposed, balancing awkwardly on his goat legs and fingers still playing along the flute, despite not blowing into the instrument, probably a force of habit on his part.<br/><br/><br/><hr/><br/><div class="floatright">(http://i.imgur.com/aoLiRZM.jpg)</div>"I'd rather you not put all that armor back just yet, I think I can help you... Perhaps there is an alternative you haven't considered yet?" the mage trailed off, not quite finishing the thought as her attention was drawn to the crystal ball nearby, showing the scene of the girls splitting up on shore.<br/>"Oh my, what's this. Has one of your companions given up on you already? I didn't mean to be so dramatic, but if this is all it takes to make her leave your side, perhaps she's not to be trusted? What if I weren't looking to help you for example? If I were a servant of the Dark Lord, her surrender would mean she's ready to abandon you to the worst fate possible... But let's see how your<em>real</em>friends are doing, shall we?" She motioned with one hand and the image changed, now following Alyssa and Thalya as they traveled the trail deep into the woods, and as they met the satyr at the crossroads.<br/>"There, the guide I have sent to keep them from the worst paths they could take, as you wanted. All they have to do now is listen to his advice, and everything should be allright."