The Sunspire snake eater

Set directly after this thread. Veteran is following after @Germanicus.

Veteran struggled across the rugged terrain of the Sunspire, traversing the face of the mountain with as much sure-footedness as could be expected from a six-month-old puppy. Twilight was a difficult time for travel, when all the surroundings were cast in a purple-grey that concealed missteps from unfortunate explorers. Fortunately, Veteran did not have to forge his own path; instead he trailed the scent of the Imperator.