Emberwood command, option, escape

Fox had never lived on a mountain. Her home had been a forest, the creek had been sparse forest, and the plateau was mostly forest. Granted, they all had slightly different landscapes, and each one was unique, but she wondered if slopes would really be that bad. As Peregrine said, they'd be more protected, in a way. And if they were accustomed to walking on the angled ground, they would have an advantage over anybody who attempted to thwart them.

“The sea isn’t my cup of tea, either. But that’s why we’re out here,” she reminded him, “to see if there’s anything worthwhile.” And if nothing surfaced, they would remain at the plateau. It was as simple as that. Perhaps after seeing a plethora of unsuitable territories, it would actually make Fox feel more at home. But that was to be seen, and they had only just begun searching for a place to settle.