[i]The group had chosen, through their own mundane methods, to head east. A route vaguely made out by the dirt roads ahead. Once they began steering off, the hooded man outside the ancient structure turned. He lowered his head and lifted the red curtain. Vaguely one could see the hooded ones inside toiling away at something. The heat dying down as their walk was elevated and the forestation ahead was visible. [center][h1]Gaian Forest[/h1] [hider=Forest View][img]https://assets.saatchiart.com/saatchi/4169/art/3243907/2313794-YKQYQGCP-7.jpg[/img][/hider][/center] The group would be traveling for merely thirty minutes before they entered the tall and strong forest within Gaia's boarder. It continued well into Gaia's territory and the sign posted at its designated entrance pointed to the town of Pearl. It was bright out, little clouds covering its glare. The trees only grew taller as they would pass within and the ground more elevated and less leveled. Tripping was growing more easy and even the sturdy ox found the ground to be taxing to navigate. With help it moved with ease yet the forest grew thicker. Its center having the highest congregation. The life would be more scarce. The chattering of birds more spread out within the tree tops. Yet as the forest grew thicker the mounds and stones began to look similar to scales and green hides. Almost as if a massive creature or a lot of them were hibernating beneath the ground.[/i] [@RumikoOhara][@Jollan][@Verticus][@Dread][@Guy0fV4lor] [b]Time Stamp: 12:30 PM[/b]