Tauriel & Oriont
Oriont Oriont
I’ve come across a fragment of an old map that points to a hidden shrine deep within the forest—your eye for the wild could help us find its true path.
Tauriel Tauriel
Sure, give me a look at that map fragment. I can read the trail between the old stone cairns and the river bend, but we’ll need to move quietly and watch for any signs of a guardian. Don't expect me to wander around aimlessly—this place is steeped in old magic, and it can change the shape of the forest at a moment’s notice. Let's find the shrine, but we’ll keep our guard up and trust our instincts.
Oriont Oriont
Here’s the fragment I found tucked between the roots of an old oak: a faded parchment with a rough sketch of the forest’s spine. It marks a series of stone cairns—three in a row, each set back a few feet from the trail—then a small river bend where the water curls like a silver crescent. Between the cairns and the bend, a faint line runs across the map, almost disappearing into a denuded patch of trees that could be a gateway. The ink fades at the edges, but the overall layout is clear: follow the cairns, then turn left at the bend and keep your eyes on the river’s flow. The map’s worn edges suggest it’s been passed down through generations, so tread carefully; the forest here shifts when the moon rises.
Tauriel Tauriel
I see what you mean. Those cairns will be our checkpoints, and that silver crescent will be our guide. We’ll move in silence, keep the river in sight, and watch the trees for any shift. I’ll check for any hidden paths or traps along the way. Let’s keep our guard up and stay quick—this forest doesn’t like strangers.
Oriont Oriont
Sounds like a solid plan—keep your heart steady, eyes sharp, and your steps light. The forest will test us, but with the cairns as our compass and the river as our guide, we’ll stay true to the path. Let’s move forward with honor and watchful eyes.