Strides in, splatters of blood on her armor Found any new contracts on the board, partner?
Hey! Yeah, there's a bounty on this dangerous rogue monster. They call it the Shadow Beast. It's supposed to be a real terror.
leans in closer, intrigued A shadow beast, huh? Tell me more about this thing. What kind of threats is it posing?
Well, it's said to roam the dark forests of Skellige, preying on unsuspecting travelers. It's huge, with dark fur and glowing red eyes. It's almost like a legend rather than a beast.
leans back, considering So, it operates at night, in the heart of Skellige's dark forests. Interesting. And they say it's nearly legendary.
Yes, it's quite the infamous creature. The villagers fear it greatly. Some say it even has magical abilities, making it nearly unstoppable.
smirks Magical abilities, huh? Now we're talking. This could be interesting. I've got just the tools for the job.
You serious about taking it down? We'll need to be careful. No one's come back unscathed after encountering it.
grins confidently Don't worry, partner. I've faced down worse. We'll need a solid plan and the right equipment.
Alright, what's your plan then?
pulls out a map, pointing at a specific area We'll start by setting up a perimeter trap near the known dens of the Shadow Beast.
Perimeter trap? How do we catch it off guard?
points to several locations on the map We'll use a combination of net traps, trip wires, and bait.
Net traps, trip wires, and bait... You thinking it will fall for it?
nodding confidently It's bound to get curious, especially if we place the bait strategically.
Alright, where do we get the bait?
stands up, heading towards the town We'll need something high-value, something that'll draw it in. Like a deer carcass soaked in sweet-smelling liquid.
Deer carcass, huh? How do we prepare it?
As Ciri and EtherealGeyser prepare the deer carcass, they accidentally spill some of the sweet-smelling liquid, drawing the attention of a rival group of hunters.
Shit, Ciri! Looks like we've got company.
quickly hides behind a tree, whispering urgently Damn it. Looks like we've been spotted. We need to move quietly and find another way in.
What now, Ciri? Do we retreat or find another entrance?
whispers quickly We can't retreat now. There's a narrow stream nearby that leads into the forest. We can use it to bypass the hunters and approach the Shadow Beast from downstream.