Gelita the gryphon soared over the Skybridge Mountains to the East, the three companions hung on tightly. Baldris shook and whimpered, but Lis and Mengara called out in gleeful wonder.
She flew for hours and descended in spirals over an ancient temple, setting them down and heading home. They tried not to laugh as the big warrior kissed the ground in relief.
Looking at the temple, Mengara spotted movement within and brought out the Skull of Atopoi, looking through it, there was someone clearly within.
Lis spoke first, "Let's investigate, this might be a good place to pass the night, or at least we can determine if we should depart immediately."
They climbed the ancient steps cautiously. Baldris took the lead, sword drawn.