Storm

The platoon continued its hasty march, deviating little by little in a northwesterly direction.

The trees became scarce until they almost completely disappeared, being replaced by gentle hills that became gigantic mountains.

Without slowing down, the beorn climbed the hills and came to an escarpment, a steeply rising mountain ridge.

Observing the terrain, not only was it impossible to climb with the mounts, but they also had to have climbing equipment.

And Itziar didn't have the slightest idea about climbing mountains.

Risna motioned to the group, which slowed to a stop, then she pulled out her commlink.

A small holographic map emerged.

On it was a path drawn, with a few red triangles around it, warning about possible dangers, among them, poisonous or carnivorous plants or the types of beasts that inhabited the mountains and that they had to avoid in order not to be delayed.