Shadows of the day come as sparse clouds give some passing shade. It is a warmer day and by looks no rain in the forecast. A nice breeze blows here. You can see the leaves on the three large trees ruffle. The breeze makes it harder to see the smoke coming from what must be a stove inside the tent. It appears to be made more into a permanent home. You see the walls of it have been dyed to a greener color. The tent appears to have just a flap to enter by. With the breeze you can see it is unlatched as it moves too much. The three trees are rare for this area and appear to be very hard wood ones. It is impossible to tell if they were here first or the walls of the city were. But they appear to be rather old taller ones.
Seraphina takes charge and leads the way into the tent. She's more about practicality than politeness, but she's got a healthy fear of Druids and does her best not to offend anyone. She clears her throat at the entrance to the tent.
Due to his vigilant nature, Tau stands still for a minute to check on his surroundings, looking for anything that might cause him to support his alarm.
Tau spies a squirrel on the trees but nothing else.
A male voice calls out from inside the tent, Come in as You must want to see me.
You see two men sitting at a table eating what you guess is blackened fish. By dress and all you fairly sure these both are druids as the seem to have matching clothing. Your guess the taller of the two sitting down is the one that called to you as the other is busy eating his fish and the taller one is facing the entrance way.
Seraphina enters the tent. Her voice is less confident. Something about the magic of druids unsettles her.
"Yes, thank you. I won't waste your time - we're part of the team that's going into the forest to deal with the bandit troubles. I was hoping to learn something about the lay of the land, what to expect. Maybe a blessing of the forest, if it isn't too much trouble. Much appreciated."
Taller man rises to speak to you while the second continues to eat. What I know of the forest would take you long to understand. … On the other hand, Bandits, raiders and such is a bit easier. Do take a sit and lets speak as I finish my meal. You see there are two benches in the tent to accommodate visitors. Room appears to be a mini church. You can see a drop wall in the end of room to divide sleeping quarters away. The small fireplace/kitchen was where the fish must have been cooking. There is no alter or such in the room and only one table with two chairs that they are using.
As you all get seated, the tall one continues as he eats, Seems there is a violation of the forests around us. We are unsure who or what it is. I warned the burgermister and others of it coming as we sensed, but no would listen and now it is upon us. I believe it is much more serious than other's believe. But who listens to mere men of the nature. He pauses to eat more a second and gives you a moment to digest what he has said.
Seraphina makes it abundantly clear she is listening, but makes no sound to interrupt. She is surprised how grateful she is to have Evalynn and Tau beside her
He continues on, We here are more sensitive to the ways of nature. Others now are seeing the results of what is coming. Bandits and raiders, but they are only the tip of the true problem. We can't tell exactly where all this is coming from but I'm sure was from the deepest part of the forest and it is like an awakening. Perhaps something that has been there a long time ago.
My best advice is to be prepared. Things here are going to get worse. He goes back to finishing up his fish.