Without any mounts, Parum had to hustle alongside everyone else to reach the camp. Fortunately without the looming threat of a hostage on the line, they were in no rush. Parum made sure to have Torus scout ahead utilizing his crow, and Parum made a mental note about obtaining a familiar for herself at some point as well; they were immensely useful. More so since Parum dreaded what they'd have to do to get inside of this camp; she imagined that the cultists would have sentries in the forest, horsemen ready to sally out at a moment's notice, and no doubt those damnable half-dragons on a roost just waiting for prey to come into sight. Which made Parum all the more surprised when it was in fact the complete opposite; the camp was almost abandoned. While Judgement was still able to spot a few humans guarding the cave, it was as if the whole horde had upped and left last night.

This both worried and pleased Parum. With far less people it would be much easier to sneak inside. But the fact so many were able to leave with almost little trouble... Cults, Parum could understand to be organized and move quickly since they're usually quite small, but a mixed bands of brigands, sell-swords, kobolds, and cultist moving with this much speed and organization? It just reminded Parum that they may be way in over their heads. But she wasn't going to give up now with this blessing available. Before the party moved any further she gathered them to a vantage point where they could see the camp and the cave entrance. She had a new idea. [color=7ea7d8]"Thank the gods, looks like most of the campers left. While I've no doubt there's more cultists inside, at least now we won't have to deal with a whole army of them. Our object is that entrance over there. Let's see if we can't get a bit closer to it from above. I can cast an illusion within the area that would look like the guards are still present for those who would observe, but those within shouldn't notice it. Within that moment we need to strike fast and furiously. We can drop down from the cliffs after I set my spell so that I can use feather fall to drop us down safely."[/color] Parum reaches into her pack and looks for the scroll case containing her maps. Among the objects was a ruler of sorts; it would be useful to measure the height of the cliff so Parum could better get an idea of how high they'd be and how quickly they'll need to act.

[color=7ea7d8]"One more thing; once we're inside don't drop your guard even for a moment. While we've dealt with cultists and their warriors for the most part, do not forget that kobolds make up a bulk of this horde too. The inside of a cave would be the perfect place for their strength to shine, meaning a lot of traps, tight corridors, and dark areas where even those of us who can see in the night won't have it easy. Underestimate no one."[/color]