Dark turned back at the loud sound of animals in pain and loud booming noises. It seemed the group had been set upon by creatures that looked like small dondongos. Since they and already killed around 5 out of the 9 that beset them they were clearly more than a match for the creatures. But it did warn him that this place was dangerous, he proceeded inland more cautiously. Through the trees he glanced a heavily armored warrior with a massive sword but he had even less desire to talk to this one than the others so he continued on his way.