Outside, Ashlynn found herself in a sprawling village with dozens of rush huts like the one she'd emerged from. In the distance, she could hear children laughing and chasing after each other along with the wounds of people splashing into shallow water and rustling through the tall reeds.
It was the sight behind the hut, however, that drove every other thought from Ashlynn's mind. Her senses had told her that life was plentiful here and when she looked at the wilderness beyond the village, that seemed true.
Tall cypress trees rose in the distance and several bushes and vines grew nearby as well. The grass was tall and lush, swaying gently in the warm summer breeze and small birds could be seen wading through the ponds in search of small fish swimming in the murky water.
