As dusk approached and the sky began to darken, the trio trekking through the mountains knew they had to prepare for the nightfall.
Suddenly, Tina pointed excitedly ahead. "Look, there seems to be a village over there!"
Kellman and Howard looked in the direction she indicated.
Indeed, there was a village, and they were all relieved at the prospect of finally having a proper meal and a good night's sleep.
Generally, the presence of people indicated relative safety, which was the source of Kellman and Howard's relief.
However, recalling the previous town's fate, their expressions turned solemn again.
Should they risk entering the village?
"We should check it out," Howard suggested.
Kellman nodded in agreement.
They approached the village, which was not small but eerily quiet.
The muddy ground was almost devoid of people – a bad sign, indicating the area might also be subject to frequent attacks.