The carriage calmly departed from the Ducato of Vorah and was now advancing along the winding road that stretched beyond the region's borders. The surroundings were serene, but the trees and vegetation were becoming increasingly wild, the density of the area growing exponentially, closing in on the road. The group was still adjusting to the pace of the journey, especially the girls who had never traveled this way before, like Beatrice and Monica, who had only taken short trips between nearby cities of Stainhardt.
After leaving the Ducato, Strax and Carlos discussed the best routes they could take. Carlos suggested a safer, albeit longer, route that could extend to three or four days if any problems occurred on the road; it would avoid the more dangerous areas of the forest. However, Strax decided he preferred a more direct route through the forest, believing it would save time. Besides, he had confidence in handling any issues that arose, given…
