One of the women complied. It would've been a shame to cut down travelers as well as lose hunters. Taiga felt this presence about the two. They were dangerous even though they didn't look the part. As were Fenra and herself as well. Though the clan could surely return these two travelers to the Earth, the potential collateral damage was astounding. She grimaced to herself. As long as they were here, they'd have to be watched. That was a given.

When another hunter took the weapons and brought them to the gatehouse near the village entrance. Taiga waved for the two to follow her. "I'll show you to the merchants. Typically, we welcome traders. Commerce and merchants brings interesting things to the village. And people," she said. When they neared the market square, Taiga turned about. "What're you looking for? Anything in particular? We have food merchants. Artisans. Trinkets. Ale. If you're seeking luxury, the great city southwest of here is the place to go."

"If you travel," Fenra interjected, "if you've traveled past the eastern mountain pass, how are things there? A merchant spoke of mountain men roaming those parts. The vermin. They kidnap children - people. We've heard nothing from our sentries out there. Doesn't mean their not active however. Reapers too. Surely you've heard of the Reaper clan forming to the west?"