The western woods of Gatuan are a dangerous place, filled with all sorts of ominous sounds, near-invisible sinkholes, and creatures lurking in every shadow. You've even heard rumors of odd happenings around the Market Cities -- people disappearing into the darkness of night... and never appearing again.

You have, unfortunately, found yourself in the forest after narrowly escaping Atiilio a few hours before. The trees on either side of a thin, winding path creak and sway in the evening breeze. You cautiously walk along dirt road, squinting to see in the dim light. All the long shadows look like silhouettes of the creatures you left back in the Market City.

Suddenly, a vine loops around your ankles. You look around wildly, but see no one. The air around you is suddenly filled with a dark mist, clouding your vision even further. Then a cold, deep voice says from behind you:

"Ah, yes. More tourists, hmm? Looks like you've lost your way."

You see someone step out of she shadows, but you can't make out any of their features... except their size -- they're from the Market Cities.

The person chuckles menacingly. "I think you'd make a nice snack..."