Bramblepoint It's hard to be anywhere these days

Once assembled Ibis was eager to head out, so she prompted the departure. Night had just fallen as she led the way, with @Lilitu and @Bridget alongside her; each carried what they could spare for those they might find further north. By morning the tired trio had crossed the flatlands and made their way as far as Lake Rodney, and after a half-hour of rest Ibis implored that they press on.

Along the way she said to Lilitu, We will make camp somewhere sheltered and rest there while we prepare things. You are not to go anywhere without myself or Bridget with you, alright? And a look to show how serious she felt about this; Ibis was dreading what they may find.

That afternoon they made camp in the Bramblepoint. They had a clear view across the flatlands to the rising mountain — or what remained of it's balding face — and it was time to let any survivors know that help was coming. She remembered what Wraen had said, too: that @Arcturus had gone on ahead of them, and he likely had his own camp somewhere, perhaps up the mountain.

They would have to rest together before a true effort was made, but Ibis did not want to wait long. She looked from Bridget to Lilitu, her gaze lingering a moment longer on her daughter. What horrors were they going to see beyond these woods? Suddenly Ibis wished that she had not acted in such haste for her daughter's sake; but they were here now, and people were in need of aid, so there was no undoing this chain of events.

Tipping her head back, Ibis called to the surrounding areas: We bring aid if you need it! With the hope someone might call back; but if they did not, the trio would move closer to assess the situation — first through the glen, and then up the mountain.