The Pine Groves

*You follow the long, winding path by the riverside, as you have done for many moons now... all of sudden, a huge raft bobs down along the water, and you look up to see a band of woodland creatures standing on the single deck, waving and calling to you. An auburn-coloured squirrel at the head of the group nods to you and shouts.*

"This raft goes to the Pine Groves, which are a few miles from here. We can give you a lift there if you like, and if you also want to join our number, the Second Pine Captain, Terragon Scrufftail, can help you fill in a Joining Scroll.
I'm Robin Redflash, by the way," *She continues.* "The First Pine Captain and Leader at the Pine Groves."

*After thanking Robin and accepting her offer, the woodland creatures on the raft welcome you and help you to climb aboard, before you all continue on your journey towards the Pine Groves...*

"Down, along the river, lies the woodlands and the lake,
Down, along the river, your fortune you could make.
Down, along the river...
... a journey begins with a single step."

- Terragon Scrufftail