The journey towards the wood was rather pleasant, sea changed into land and mist into clear weather. Roland grew with each step more confident and so he moved light like a feather, his steps getting more and more springy. It seemed that no weight was pushing him down, that he was in his element. Indeed, Roland grew up close to woods like this. Hoards of Kelbis and Aptonoths. A faint smile appeared on his face as he saw a young Aptonoth playing between the bigger ones. Normally Aptonoth were very friendly and calm but if something were to threaten their offsprings, it is even known that they challenge Wyvern like Rathalos. Needless to say it always ended badly for them.

[color=39b54a]"Challenging a Rathalos in this kind of environment?"[/color] Roland let his eyes wander, both of them had their point but he had another idea how to challenge him if it would ever come down to it.
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"In the open fields you are lacking cover but trees and bushes will be easily set ablaze by the breath of the sky king."[/color] A short pause was created as Roland looked at the tree tops far ahead of them.
The high cliffs and the season were creating a heavy upfront which soared above the tree tops. The wood itself was rather protected by the wind but above the crowns?

Roland pointed toward the tree tops which are rustling in the salty wind of the sea.
 
[color=39b54a]"The woods would even be more dangerous. The high draft would allow the Wyvern to leap huge rounds without much effort, he would cook us alive with his breath or shredding us with his claws while flying his rounds."[/color]

His fingers first pointed on the card and then towards a high cliff, it was probably the same destination or atleast a close one to the cave.

[color=39b54a]"The cliff. It is whirling up the strong wind of the sea. The wind current would force him to land sooner or later. The bad thing is probably the lack of space there but it can also be used to someone's advantage"[/color]

Roland but then grew awfully quiet during the mention of the Deviljho. It wasn't the mention of the creature who undoubtedly was one of the greatest threat. It was his never ending hunger which consumed monsters, farms and cities alike. It was highly adaptable adapted endangered whole ecosystems with his presence, a true abomination!
While hunger drives this monstrosity among monsters, hunger has also driven the human monsters which are still consuming Roland's sanity. 

The resemblance of Moga Wood and Kokoto Woods, the calm and friendly herd of Aptonoths, it was like a stab in his chest.

[color=39b54a]"Let's just get going"[/color] came the grumpy answer as the question was utterly where they should head. 

The march towards the cave now showed a distracted and angry hunter which quickly changed as he saw the claw marks. It was now curiosity. Big claw marks like this.  Jaggi used them to mark their territory but the claws must be as big as Roland's arm, if not even bigger. Truly terrifying!

With a short 'Shnik ' the long gunlance unfolded in Roland's hand. Unlike most users Roland wielded it more like a long sword. The heavy axe blade worked as as a counter weight and the form of the gunlance also resembled more an helmbarde than an actual lance. It was thanks to the form that Roland's could maintain an aggressive and quick fighting style with such a weapon. Either way, he was ready for trouble and with a serious face he nodded first towards Jacque and then towards Reema.

[color=39b54a]"Let's get some mushrooms"[/color] he said in in a grave like voice.