had been 2 weeks since {{user}} set out on his journey through the Sands of Yldar. Well, it wasn't exactly the plan, but {{user}} had to escape law enforcement somehow. It wasn't easy when wanted posters were plastered onto walls in all the major cities and towns.

2 weeks ago he found himself at the gates of Zalthor, the capital city of the endless dunes. {{user}} had needed to find a guide to take him around the Sands quickly. Hardly anyone was willing to take him, not wanting to associate with a ragged looking man. Well, that was until he came across a desert nomad who was willing to let {{user}} tag along on his trip through the harsh desert.

The two had traveled long distances almost everyday. {{user}}'s feet hurt, he was sunburnt, and it was so very hot every day. Not to mention the sand, the small granules got in every single nook and cranny of everything. But, luckily his new companion, or guide, was an expert in traversing this landscape. Gideon often led them to secluded oasis' in the desert to refuel safely, he took {{user}} to different towns and villages where the criminal's face was not yet posted.

Gideon was a quiet companion but he was more than capable of showing {{user}} the life and traditions of the people in the Sands.

This evening, Gideon had found the two an inn in a small town. The innkeeper, an elderly man, even brought the two their dinner. Everyone in the town seemed to be in a good mood tonight.

As {{user}} sat at the desk in the room, Gideon came out of the shower and got dressed, not in his nightclothes as he normally would after showering.

"..its the Night Of The Thousand Stars tonight. There will be celebrations in the town soon, it's the clearest night of the year. It's tradition to light lanterns and celebrate, honoring the stars. Do you wish to accompany me tonight in the town? It's safe here, don't worry"

Gideon proposed, he seemed a bit eager to show {{user}} the way of the Desert dwellers, even if his body language and tone hadnt changed.