Larksong Grotto fears

hoping for someone from morningside, but aw
y'all had to settle around three of like the most inhospitable territories, didn'tya? :p

she'd had an itch to leave bracken sanctuary despite the constant reassurance that her brother needed.  she went where her paws carried her as fear gripped her throat — fear that they would fail, that something would happen that would further crumble @Alarian's delicate mental state.  she forged forward even as the lands turned wild and inhospitable.  by the time she realized how dangerous it was, the path back home was one she could not take.  

she would have to continue ahead and find a way to double back around.  she was dainty and sure-footed, but the grotto still proved difficult.  she rested for a moment, taking in the beautiful but dangerous scenery.  despite the frigid weather outside, this forest was still thriving.  she could see in the distance a pool of water, unfrozen!, and began to work her way towards it.