You ascend the stairs and make your way through the village, following the masked figures clad in black. The villagers have mixed reactions about you; some come and spectate your procession with curiosity and interest, while others shoo children indoors and follow shortly after.
You notice that most of the village inhabitants are children and the elderly. A few inhabitants stand out among the rest:
On one of the bridges, a heavily-muscled warrior with a painted skull mask moves through sword exercises with a massive wooden greatsword. His movements are more brutal than graceful.
[ +- ] Warrior on the Bridge
From the front of one of the largest huts in the village, a figure in black observes you. They wear a white mask, and wear a cloak of black feathers.
[ +- ] Mysterious masked figure