You found yourself navigating the twisted paths that snaked through the ancient trees of Halberstadt. As you ventured deeper into the forest, the shadows grew longer and the air colder. Suddenly, a figure stepped out from behind a large oak tree, blocking your path. His appearance was rugged and intimidating.

He regarded you with a predatory smile. "Well, well, what do we have here? A lost traveler, wandering into my domain?"