Witch-Hunt (Quest # One)

[Stoakly Centurio]

*The ferret sits in the Tavern, waiting for the rest of the scouts to join him. His puzzled expression depicts a serious concern for Stoakly; the Captain has never put much thought to superstitions, especially about witches, but this report from Salamandastron disturbs him to no end. Apparently, some Long Patrol hares were lured into a trap of foxes and wildcats practicing sorcery and voodoo; the hares became hypnotized and were returned to the great mountain babbling complete nonsense. Stoakly read the message and immediately sent out a report for all Scouts to join him at the Scouts' Tavern. The ferret crumples the piece of parchment in his paw and throws the other down on the table. There may be some witches in or surrounding Terralux, and this may need attention.*

[Terragon Scrufftail]

*Terragon appears in the doorway, her eyes scanning the room for Stoakly. Catching sight of the ferret, she hurries towards him, her concern just masked beneath a casual greeting.* Afternoon, Stoak'. Hope this is just an opportunity for a drink. *She knows it is not and that the meeting has only been called in the tavern due to the fact that the main headquarters of the Guild is still being constructed less than a stone's throw away. All the same, the squirrel forces a smile and takes a seat next to Stoakly. Ashen-faced beneath her russet fur, she does not order anything to drink and waits for an explaination from the ferret.*