Durotan & ThistleWing
Durotan
The trees along the eastern ridge seem to be dying faster than they should—have you noticed any changes in the wildlife there?
ThistleWing
Yes, I’ve noticed it too. The owls are calling more often but seem less active, the squirrels have been darting off the ridge to find greener spots, and there’s a sudden surge of beetles and fungal growth on the saplings. The whole area feels a bit off balance.
Durotan
We must investigate why the balance has shifted. Those signs could mean a deeper sickness in the land, or a threat hidden in the shadows. I’ll gather a few scouts, check the roots and the stone, and see if there’s a source we can heal or a danger we must face. You keep an eye on the ridge and let me know if anything changes.
ThistleWing
I'll keep a quiet vigil over the ridge, listening for any whispers from the soil or sudden rustling that the wind might hide. If the roots start to tremble or the stone shifts, I'll let you know right away. Together we’ll trace the pulse of the land.
Durotan
Thank you. I will prepare the tools we need and stand ready to step into the heart of the ridge if it calls for our presence. The land will not know fear if we guard it together.
ThistleWing
Sounds like a plan. I’ll watch the trees and the wind—if they sigh or groan, I’ll call you. The ridge deserves our care, and together we’ll keep it safe.