Away from the clamor of the main battalion, the forest's unique, viscous silence enveloped them once more.
At this moment, the silver glow of Suren's moon was gradually intensifying, dispersing some of the dark red afterglow left by Shar, casting a cold silver-gray tone over the forest. Visibility was much improved, but shadows remained dense, especially in the recesses and cracks of the rock wall.
Master Ted swiftly assigned tasks, and the five newly joined Wizards began setting up triggered magic traps, trip cords, and energy disruption runes at the entrance of the passage, mid-section, and atop the rock walls.
Una and Hal were dispatched to the farther areas of the forest on both ends of the passage to guard and surveil a larger range of movements.
Aiven and Shadow Raven were responsible for watching over this temporary campsite and monitoring the status of the traps being triggered.
Master Ted himself stayed at the center, ready to respond to any sudden situations.
