The waystation’s rear arch opens onto a narrow road of amber stone descending through the clouds. Ward-lines point toward a distant, roofless tollhouse bearing the crown-split sign.
Raphael and Elma lead at an easy pace, while Chrom, Nikol, and Veyra follow with provisions and warding tools. The village remains behind them, safe beneath Veyra’s earlier protections.
Nikol
The road is intact, but several sections lack active wards. I can restore the markings as we go, provided no deeper fault interrupts the sequence.
Veyra
The tollhouse was once the first shelter for travelers leaving the village. If its crown-split seal survives, we may learn how to make this passage safe again.
Amber light glides beneath Raphael’s boots, matching his pace. Elma notices the pattern and walks closer, her hand briefly settling against his uninjured arm.
Elma
You do not need to carry this legacy by yourself. Whatever your family guarded, we can understand it together, one careful step at a time.
For a quiet stretch, Elma remains beside Raphael without speaking. Below, clouds drift past the amber road, and the roofless tollhouse grows clearer through the morning light.
✓ Quest Accepted
Make the old road safe for passage