It's almost nightfall when the group, still carrying their prisoners,
dead, and wounded, reach their immediate destination, the village of
Haven.  While Duplar, Reylorna, Ryzar and Dharak had visited the
settlement on their outward journey, it's new to Hank and Roy

At first, all that can be seen is some rising curls of smoke, their
source hidden by trees.  Then they emerge into a large artificial
clearing, see the solid wooden stockade surrounding what looks to be a
substantial settlement; perhaps big enough for several hundred
inhabitants.  From what they can see, it seems mostly constructed of
timber, with thatched roofs on some buildings.  Beside the gate
through the stockade stands a tall wooden watchtower, two men standing
at the very top.

The two men see the party approach, and give some sort of hand signal
to those inside the stockade.  Half a dozen men, armed with swords and
shields, leave the village, approaching the party in a manner that's
neither friendly nor hostile.

"Halt!", says their leader, "Identify yourselves!"
--
Tim Hall
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