As the land rises away from the Ono family lands, the temperature lowers and the ground hardens into the staunch stone of these medium-sized mountains. The paths here aren't exactly treacherous, but are certainly time-consuming, and as ever the threat of rogues is present at all times.

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Lian-shi

Lian-shi Mountains I

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"Down the way, Aurgamet. Carefully, do not step on anything other than road."

Not too far from a certain mountain inn, Shal'ahn Min rides atop the shoulders of her monstrous golden gargoyle Aurgamet. Her hair is loose and flowing in the breeze, and were she not a demoness sitting on the shoulders a garantuan beast, she might look like springtime.

For a second, her head drops. She listens quietly to some inner monologue.

"We have to work hard, Aurgamet. Our enemies have captured the Malufel." She smiles at it, scratches its head. "You are a match for that beast, aren't you? Yes you are." In most ways. Aurgamet's raw strength probably approaches the Malufel's, and its obedience to her gives it a vast edge in intelligence. As for speed and supernatural abilities... Shal'ahn won't hazard a guess. Onward!