June 24th is still hot, but the sun breaks through the overcast occasionally.
Late in the morning you notice that the forest is growing more dense as the mountains loom closer. At last you come to an intersection with a trail, and there is a signpost -
The Great Western Road: East: To Trader Nest, Westmarish and Derextar.
West: To Durbash, Minloo and Orbash.
North: To Kobold Fort #2
South: To The Caverns of Ice.
Malbar turns his steed north.
"We'll be turning off this trail before we get to the Kobold lands," he assures Zanax, who has a concerned look on his face.
You cross the West River via an ancient stone bridge, and begin a steep climb up into the mountains. Your pace slows. Late in the afternoon the trail forks. You pause to contemplate the signpost -
North: To Kobold Fort #2.
South: To The Caverns of Ice.
West: To The Greyhawk Gate.
Malbar leads you west, and you continue your climb.
That night you sleep in a dense pine forest unmolested.