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King's Pass Mountains

Ana of Auroris

Ana had only caught snippets of the men's conversation. Talk of traps and honesty. She wasn't particularly interested, aside from the fact that these were her traveling companions for the foreseeable future. As much as she liked to believe she could defend herself against them if it came to that, a sneak attack coupled with being outnumbered might prove fatal.

She glanced over at Miles. He had signed the contract. It would bind him to his word, as it would for all the others. Yet she could not be sure of his intentions or how well whatever morals he had would hold in the treacherous pass.

After a few long moments of silence, he cleared his throat. "Hey, Ana. We're coming up on the end of the path, yeah? It's going to start getting rough here. God knows what we're gonna run into going forth."

A gust of wind sliced through the air, ruffling a few strands of auburn hair that had slipped free from under her hood. She pursed her lips and brushed them behind her ears as best she could. It was futile, she knew, especially when the winds would only worsen. "Yes, the path will soon end." She brushed her gloved hands over her pants, ridding herself of invisible specs of dust. "I'd imagine cave crawlers may be scuttling about. I ran into a couple on my first attempt."

Ana held out her palm, allowing for a small spark to ignite. The flame glowed hot and bright against the dark leather. "These mountain breeds abhor fire, though. They'll run back to their caves as soon as they get too close." It vanished, and Ana instantly missed the small bit of warmth it had provided. "As for whatever else lingers, I'm sure a group as well-rounded as our own will easily be able to handle it."

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King's Pass Mountains

Ana of Auroris

The village of Stagcross faded into the distance. Ana pulled her hood over her head in preparation for the blistering winds that would soon be upon them. Her magic flared, and she tamped it back down. Not yet, she reminded herself. As easy as it would be to use magic right now, she needed to save it. The mountains would be far more dangerous the higher they climbed. She couldn't risk reaching a burn out before making it to the tomb.

She glanced at the others. They all seemed to be faring well so far, though the only thing they'd accomplished was a brisk walk to the foot of the pass. Ahead of them, the mountains loomed with the King's Pass leading the charge. They would make it to the tomb, or they would die on that snow-capped peak.

King's Pass Mountains

Ana of Auroris

Ana had her team. She hoped this time she would be able to make it farther into the mountains. As much as she liked to think she would have tried to make the journey on her own . . . She shuddered at the thought of bracing those harsh winds and snow-covered slopes. Not to mention, the monsters that lurked about. Her magic was powerful, but it did have its limits. She cast glances at the others. It would soon be clear how much help they offered.

King's Pass Mountains

Ana of Auroris

"Very well," Ana said as Miles continued on his way. "I suppose he has a point. Let's get going, shall we?" She followed him, keeping to the road that would lead to the mountain's base. From there, a short pathway would wind the first few miles, cutting through stone and allowing for easy traveling. It was at the path's abrupt end that things would start to get difficult. Ana was glad for her enchanted boots; she hated the cold.

She cast a glance back over her shoulder at the others. They had each signed and handed over the contracts. She had her team.

King's Pass Mountains

Ana of Auroris

Ana turned to Miles and snatched the contract out of his hand. "No, I would not murder for the scrolls." She sniffed and collected the other contracts being held out to her. "I wouldn't have to. To tag along outside the safety of the group would be to risk death. The mountain pass is rife with dangers. Even an experience sorceress such as myself could not make it through." She placed the contracts back into the pocket realm she had created before her journey. "And if you did manage to make it to the tomb, and that is a very strong if, then I would be forced to take drastic measures." Her fingers glowed with a purple light. "Perhaps you would prefer to live out the rest of your days as a three-legged shrew."

She turned to the rest of the group. "If you find my . . . methods to be harsh, you are more than welcome to leave. But let it be known that you signed a contract, one that will hold you to your word. So it is in your best interest not to break it." She sniffed and wiped her gloved hands over her pants. "If you think my punishment to be harsh, you don't even want to know what the contract is capable of."

King's Pass Mountains

Ana of Auroris

Ana nodded once to the dhampir. "Yes." She then turned to the other travelers. "Any who plan on joining me, please turn in your contracts. If you do not, do with them what you will."

King's Pass Mountains

Ana of Auroris

Ana finished brushing out her hair and tied it up with a spare strip of leather she'd found lying around. She hoped a simple hair band and a hood would keep the howling winds of the King's Pass Mountains from being too much trouble. Next, she threw her satchel over her shoulder and slipped into her knee-high boots. They hissed, glowing bright red, as the enchantment she had placed on them came to life. As difficult as it was to assemble the needed ingredients for the spell, it did keep her feet warm.

The others should be gathered, she thought to herself as she peered out the window and saw watery dawn light breaking over the horizon. Hopefully they would be gathered. She sniffed. At least a few of them held potential, from what she could see. All of them might prove useful in the bowels of the Pass.

Taking a deep breath, she opened the door and strode out of her room. She would see how many chose to join her on her expedition.

King's Pass Mountains

I honestly wasn't sure. I had 'been' outside and had a bit of interaction, but then I went back in. Sorry. Let me get right on that.

King's Pass Mountains

Ana of Auroris

Watery dawn light filtered in through the window, cutting through the curtain and illuminating the dust motes that floated through the air. Ana rubbed her eyes and yawned; she'd slept longer than she intended. Hopefully the others would be waiting. If not . . . She supposed she would head out on her own.
She quickly got ready for the day before heading downstairs, tucking everything she had in her satchel at her side. Her magic hummed softly beneath her skin. She was ready. Whether or not the others joined her, she would be finding the scrolls or dying in the mountain pass.