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Nefertala tells Baba Stasia what Autolycus said about the scroll, and waves goodbye to the elderly Rykali as she makes her way back to her hut to figure out the next step. She has heard rumor of the crystal caverns, but there are a couple of different spots they were supposed to be - and they are supposed to be long gone, at that. How old is this scroll if it is talking about them as if they are still around? She knows based on the second line for sure where it is, though, which suggests to her that the crystal caverns were, in fact, in Renuffia when they were around! Are they still, though? That is a question for another time! She gathers up a pack and makes her trek to the great tree in Renuffia, the land full of forest and surrounded by river on both sides. She walks around some nearby woods and wonders what Autolycus could possibly want from this area that he does not already have. She spends half the day wandering down abandoned paths, picking berries, colorful mushrooms, and

Nefertala stepped outside of Autolycus' Shady Spot feeling dazed and confused, but also determined. She knew most of what the Behemoth would need was available at Vadres' Handy Mart, but what all should she gather, and could she afford it? First, she would go see what she had available at her hut. She passed Baba Stasia on the way, hiding in the shadows, and waved to the elderly Rykali, still feeling somewhat uneasy about this entire ordeal. When she reached her hut, she began rummaging through the small shed she had off to the side of the property. "Rope, rope, I know you're here, where are you..." she muttered to herself. After far too long, and stopping to play with and sort some other unrelated things, she finally found her rope. Over by the vanity she dug through the drawers, getting lost in some old drawings and paperwork, before finally finding the magnifying glass. "Never used this anyway," she shrugged. On the way out she grabbed a couple of older satchels that were

Nefertala had spent her entire, albeit young, life in Polis. She dreamed of venturing out into Yuikadia, but none location more than Bhenu South. The wonderful pyramids and lavish structures amidst the desert called to her. Finally mustering up the courage to go to Caster and Pollux for permission to adventure and obtain her residential status, she packed her bags and went forth. The trek from Polis to Bhenu South was a long one. Nefertala would have to go through the Polis Wetlands and Sklavino Plains before even coming to Bhenu South, and then she had no idea where she would stop. Nonetheless, she began her journey, walking stick in hand, leaving the city. She walked the small road from the city through the surrounding forest, admiring the small creatures and nature along the way. She had not seen much outside the city, and had never even crossed out of the region before. She passed the shallow river, into the Polis Wetlands, and what a nightmare it was. She had heard tell of

Little one, fragile gem Don't you cry your fears tonight The sun and moon are by your side To watch and wait and see Dear one, budding bloom Don't you hide your face today How much the world will need The vibrant colors of your life Sweet one, gentle spirit Don't let the cruelty of others' pain Seep under your skin, your heart Release yourself from their grasp Loved one, precious heart Don't let your mind trick you Most beloved, held most dear You are the sun and moon and The whole universe To those who need you