A large, gurgling pit of quicksand. Many adventurers and poor critters lie at the bottom of the pit. The pit is surrounded by an extensive swampland and is shielded by the many trees and shrubs that surround it.
Quicksand Pit, Swamp
traveler
a child
I am a young child who lives on a farm. I do my chores each morning. I am thin and malnourished.
Help! I'm sinking! I have a stick, but I am stuck also. You are not a bandit are you? I just live on my farm. I want to go home. Here is the stick. I will pull you closer so you can climb out. Maybe if I grab onto this shrub, we can pull ourselves out! Such a smart child. I am so glad I ran into you and not one of those bandits. I think were almost out of the quicksand! Thank you so much. I could not have done it alone. Now to get out of this swamp. Please, my farm house is just down the road. Maybe Mah with have some supper cooked up. You should join us! We always cook plenty. Thank you. I trade spices and as a reward, I will give some to you and your family. Wow really!? That must be an exciting life! I'm sure Mah will love the spices. Yes it is. Now if we can just get to your farm before any bandits find us. Lead the way.