Grand Strategy!

Exile chuckled as he finished logging back into the game, causing everyone in The Raider's Horn to turn and stare at him. Noslin cocked an eyebrow as she studied him curiously.

"What are you doing here? It's your turn for a rest."

Exile raised a hand before glancing around with a smile on his face. "Beans? Have you been able to reach your oracle?"

"Eh? Yes... But her group has been separated from the other villagers." Beans tilted her head to the side as she observed him carefully.

"Ask her if she knows of a different path through the mountains." Exile closed his eyes and drummed his fingers on the table as he waited for the reply. 

Minutes of silence passed as everyone waited to find out why Exile had returned as Beans spoke with her Oracle. Everyone could see the troubled expression that appeared on her face as her shoulders slouched. It was clear that she had just received bad news.