We escaped serious casualties in the sin eater onslaught, and suffer only from a shortage of supplies. From what I hear, the other outposts were not nearly so lucky.
Make your way through the forest and head west where the path forks and you'll arrive at the island of Weed. With the Light having returned, the path may be fraught with danger. Be safe out there, traveler.
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Well met, traveler. Rumors abound about the hero who saved our land from the Light. What I wouldn't give to meet this hero in the flesh! Do you not feel the same, traveler?