Arioch followed the raven. It came back to the place he was staying at in the beginning—the entrance to the Uileag forest.
As he wondered what the raven is doing, he saw a small, dark, swirling circle that let out a little cracking noise—one that is similar to cracking firewood.
"What is this..? You want me to get here?" Arioch asked the raven, and the red eyes of the raven glistened in the dull light emitted from the portal.
"Should I..." Arioch pointed at the portal once more.
The raven cocked its head. Arioch bowed his head wondering if he should trust that raven. He had a feeling that the raven is the Dark Mage, but he did not trust the bird enough to risk his life by getting inside a dark portal.
He looked around, trying to find out if he could see anyone else. There won't be anyone here in this dark, but if there is anyone who could take his place, he would risk their lives.
