Kae nodded and began to assist Jax in clearing the area for their camp. As Jax began to work on the fire, Kae rolled out their sleeping furs and pitched a tent. She placed her fur slightly away from the fire, and put Jax's in his tent. Then she unpacked a loaf of bread and some dried meat for their supper.

"We can begin on first light, hopefully make it to the base of the mountain. I heard there may be a remote village of forest dwellers that have knowledge about the mountain that may help us."