Aldarin prepares his spells for the upcoming battle, getting his 2 lightning bolt spells ready for the first giants he lays eyes on. He will also use them and the four magic missile spells on any creatures we come into combat with.
Sharone casts a spell upon herself, then turns to Beth.
" If I may..." She gestures briefly and incants a few strange words. Beth finds that the cold is no longer noticeable, in fact the layers of clothing are making her very hot.
"That will last you for the day's travel "
You set out.
The road continues north-northwest, then at midmorning begins to curve more to the west again. You come to another intersection, where a trail apparently runs off to the northeast, down into the valley to the river below, and then up the far side and into the glaciated mountains in the distance. A signpost reads -
The Devil's Road: Northwest: To Dead Man's Pass, Dortleburg and Demon's Neck.Southeast: To The Long Valley Road and Yeti Pass.
Northeast: To The Big Fish River.
You continue northwest.
As the day progresses the valley that you have entered narrows. The road is forced to move closer to the centre of the valley, where the Big Fish River flows. To your left is a range sheer mountain peaks, the Cursed Mountains. Jo-owrn tells you that these form the border of the Witches' Dale, the land controlled by the Black Order of Wizards. Before you, in a broad arc, are four mountains. What appear to be clouds of smoke or steam rise from the summits of each. They, apparently, are your destination. To your right, across the valley, are more mountains.