Into the Forest

I have ventured back into the Gnarlbark Forest, this time with only Tomepicker for companionship.

My memories of this place are hazy, for I recall seeing great Oak and Elm trees towering above me. The occasional sunbeam sneaking through and lighting the dim and cool forest floor. I do not recognise this place. It is so different.

The trees still stand, so tall and straight, yet the canopy of the forest is no longer preventing the sun streaming through. Looking up I soon noticed the reason why. The trees have died. They stand like tall gravestones to the former beauty of this place.

Something terrible has swept through this forest at some point after my last visit, decimating the plant life. My concern is to find out whether Menag has been affected by this disaster.

Tomepicker is snuffling around off the track we are taking through the forest. He senses something, but is unable to explain what it is as he has not come across a smell like it before. I think it best we reach Menag's abode as soon as possible.