The desert is a dry span of hot sand.  The dunes rise and fall silently.  There is a large rock on which an iguana suns itself.  Cactus plants are scattered sparsely through the land.
Dead Valley, Desert
scorpion
traveler
I am a merchant traveling with a group of mercenaries and other merchants for protection. We are traveling to the East to trade spices. I am very nervous about being ambushed by bandits.
Say you aren't prone to stinging are you? i sting real bad! Well how about you don't sting me! If you dont threaten me, you will be fine. I had no intention of doing so I am just traveling to sell my goods. very well...but why pass the dead valley? It is necessary to cross for me to reach the next land I came from the east. there are safer and better routes I am not aware of them the mercenaries told me this was the best way to avoid bandits. it is safe but deadly Well either way seems to have its downfalls. well..sure. I hope you get out of here safely