Episode 3: Bimar

With Makisig as your guide, you make your way west into the Q'sulth foothills. It soon becomes obvious that his estimate of "not two days" travel is based on the tikbalang's swift and lengthy strides. Though your guide is skilled, it will likely take you at least three days to make the westward climb and southward traverse burdened with two caged rats and Ybus' overloaded pack. Makisig seems genuinely curious about where you're from, and all the places you've been - an attitude, he says with a chuckle, that's unusual for the insular tikbalang.

Makisig tosses his mane and is quiet after that, no doubt brooding about the fate of his fellows he feels he ought to have shared. The tikbalang warrior no longer offers conversation, but readily answers any further questions you might have.

Pushing ever southwestward and steadily climbing, you thread a convoluted series of hidden ravines and switchback defiles Makisig names "Bitukang Manok," which translates to "chicken's intestines."

Night falls, your first in these mountains. It's brutally cold as you make camp, but Makisig suggests forgoing a fire. This night, all six moons are obscured by clouds limned in purple. Very few stars can be seen, but you do make out the constellation of The Veil. It is an auspicious night for secrets. 

Fire, or no? Watch order (gimme Perception rolls in advance)? Any special preparations? Any more questions for Makisig?