The group walks through Cloud's portal and enters into the southern-most point of the desert region of Parapa. To the left can be seen the house that Wyndisis had once attempted to meet Shiva within, and in front the group stands the five trees that the riddle spoke of.

Alpha immediately charges into the woods, looking around for the next clue, while Shada takes a closer look at the house. She sees no way to enter it, courtesy of the guards, but it is interesting to note a building in the middle of the desert. Especially one with torches in front of it. 'Why would anyone want a fire in the desert? Wouldn't that just make it hotter?' She shakes her head in confusion before something catches her eye.

Attached to one of the torches is none other than the next clue. She grins in triumph and waves the others over. She grabs the riddle right as the group reaches her. She reads aloud:

'A guardian spirit awaits within,
Army of wildlife protecting him.
His kind stand vastly beyond our own height,
And guard his children throughout day and night.'

OOC: Okay, I personally find this to be the easiest of my riddles. If you don't automatically figure this one out as soon as you read it...I feel very sorry for you.

After he had gone through the portal, him being the last, he saw that Shada had found the next clue. He ran over to her, and read the clue.

Bla bla bla...wait! I got it! It has to be the Great Deku Tree! No need to applause, i know, im great!

OOC: your right, anyone who doesn't get it...well...let's just say that we will reserve you a seat at the asylum down the street. You get a TP for increasing a level, right?

Alpha arches an eyebrow at Cloud's self-praise. "Yes Cloud, I think we all figured that out pretty quickly. Guess we're headed to the Thicket." He turns and marches towards the exit of Parapa, with the rest of the group following behind him.

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As the group exits the desert, they are entirely unaware of the fact that a they are being watched. A falcon's predatory cry is the only sign of the bird that flies far overhead, and none notice its presence.

Once they enter the cave back into Hyrule's more luscious regions, the bird turns back and flies deep into the desert. Outside a partially submerged cave's entrance, a Gerudo woman stands, enshrouded by a sand-covered, sand-colored cloak. Hearing its screeches and somehow understanding what the falcon wishes to communicate, she holds out her arm, allowing the creature to rest on her limb.

"So they have already come this far?" she thinks out loud. "The leader will be pleased indeed." Telepathically, she reaches out to another member of the group she is a part of. 'They are coming your way,' she says in her mind. 'After you spot them, I would suggest informing him of their progress.'

'Alright! Consider it done,' comes the excited reply. The Gerudo smiles, glad that her part of this job is done. She walks back into her home, somehow both happy and disappointed that it is time for her to return to her solitude.

OOC: Yes Cloud, that is correct. One TP for every level you grow.

To Clue #6!