With changes to their plans, Ashlynn and her companions spent an entire day on preparations before setting out for the Deep Water region of the Briar. Though the actual planning didn't take more than a few hours, there was another component of preparation that Talauia declared vital for Ashlynn and Heila.
"You know, you know, without wings, it's very dangerous to be in the Deep Water region. Falling in the water is as good as falling to your death. It doesn't need to be a Giant Thornback Alligator to be dangerous and the water snakes will swarm anything that sinks beneath the surface so you shouldn't, absolutely shouldn't let yourself fall in."
"So, either we stay on the boat, or we stay on the island we're on," Ashlynn said with a nod. "But no wading into the water. Are there places that suddenly drop off underwater that make it so dangerous?"
