Falin took a slow breath breath as she studied her surroundings, the trees were bent into a sort of archway over the worn path. It would have been beautiful had the trees not been long dead and withered. Some even looked like they had been scorched. The cries grew louder as she followed the path. I have to be getting close . . .
Finally, she found it; the small glowing orb hovered over an old tree stump. Now what? She cautiously moved forward, studying it closely. A sense of unease crept over her as she drew near it. I doubt an arrow's going to do me any good here . . . Neither would a blade or familiar . . .
Hesitating, she reached out and touched it.