1. The Cloakwood

The Cloakwood bears little resemblance to the Wood of Sharp Teeth, though they aren't far from each other in the Western Heartlands. While the Wood of Sharp Teeth is a sprawling tangle of a forest, the Cloakwood is considerably smaller - though far more dangerous. Wild beasts, sly fey, and creatures of shadow are all said to lurk under the Cloakwood's thick canopy. And despite being on the coast just south of Baldur's Gate itself, it's rather ignored by inhabitants of the city, for very few expeditions or ventures to procure resources have been successful over the years. It's never been mapped, and those who have tried swear that the dark forest is capable of shifting its features and locations.

(History: There have even been rumors that the wood is home to shifting portals to other realms, though confirming these tales has proved difficult.)

Thus, the party pauses to consider the treeline before entering. Reaching the Iron Throne mine somewhere within may require as much wilderness know-how as skill with blade or spell. While they linger and discuss how to proceed, it becomes apparent that they aren't alone...

A figure stumbles from the Cloakwood - a young human man. His clothes look like they must have once been those of a farmhand, but are now dirtied with mud, twigs, and bits of dead leaves. There are scratches on his face and arms.

On seeing the party, he approaches with shaking hands held high. He doesn't look to bear any kind of weapon, but there's the empty sheath of a hunting knife on his belt. "...help... Help! Please... Chelak..."

He falls to his knees well short of the group and puts his face in his hands.

I move forward inspecting the forest for anything following the fellow.
Where did you last see your brother? Which direction and how long ago?

I point the team in the right direction and then take the flank of the group as Dieter directed.

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Once we reach the webs I carefully cache myself at a place where I can see but stay unseen while also throwing rocks into the webbing.