Deceive the Heavens to Cross the Sea

"Well," the Major snarled, "there's a good reason we abandoned this place long ago, and that's it right there. Did you come across many other tubiàn enroute to Packenham?"

"There are tubiàn croc's in most of the waterholes and swamps. Dragons are roaming about. We ran into tubiàn spiders and some large birds; plovers and swallows. There are lots of them around, wherever you go. We were attacked most days. It was only a matter of time before we were overwhelmed by them."

The Major hawked and spat into his hand, rubbing it on his shirt sleeve.

"Well, unfortunately we have to go to Packenham and confirm they never left. Our Lord will never accept anything less. You return immediately and brief the Emperor. He's waiting very impatiently for news. Show me now exactly where this snake attack happened, and the route you took. Mark up on this map any hazards you met along the way," the Major turned a map towards Bo and handed him a pencil.