She woke up to the smell of smoke and was instantly on alert. Scrambling up the tree, she pushed past the branches to get a panoramic view of the forest. To the east was a raging fire that was rapidly getting out of control. Thick columns of smoke were blowing in her direction and she could see vague outlines of towering figures. To the north were a set of towering mountains with a narrow road cutting through it. Whether or not it lead anywhere useful was up in the air.
Far to the west was a dark shadowy land, filled with murky water and desiccated plants. It definitely looked ominous and she was unsure how dangerous it would be to enter. At the very least the fire likely wouldn't extend past it. To the south was a wide lake, a potential refuge but also quite open. She could swim but fighting water monsters would likely be beyond her skills.
