Beyond the Snow Spring Tribe's territory, at the end of the crossroads, lay a lake.
Judging by the location marked on the map, Dak'uru concluded that Rock Spring lay ahead.
The lake was small, covering only a little over a hundred square meters. A large pile of rocks stood at its center, where a thin stream welled up from deep underground.
The water bubbling out of Rock Spring was warm. The difference in temperature left a hazy layer of mist floating over the lake.
The soldiers came to the shore to quench their thirst. They had not drunk spring water this clean since leaving Drak'Tharon Keep.
A massive river ran through Grizzly Hills. Meltwater from the mountains carried large amounts of salt, leaving the water so poor that the more they drank, the thirstier they became.
"Strange. Why can't I sense any trace of a Loa?" Talanji waded through the lake to Rock Spring, trying to establish contact with the Loa hiding there to recover from its wounds.
Talanji retained the power of several Loa within her. Her unique constitution as a spokesperson for the Loa allowed her to win the Wild Gods' favor in the shortest possible time.
The Loa were, in essence, great beasts of the ancient wilderness. Blessed by the power of nature, they had found unique paths within it, gaining strength and wisdom over the course of their long lives.
Like humanoids, the Loa possessed exceptional intelligence.
Friendship between intelligent beings took time to develop, but Talanji had earned the approval of many Loa, which meant she was special. At the very least, an unfamiliar Loa would not reject her upon meeting her.
Talanji released the power of the Loa, but received no response. It made her wonder whether the Loa hiding at Rock Spring was