Crumbling and blowing away in the light breeze, the roof of the shack has shingles barley hanging on. The door to the shack lays next to the door frame on the front porch which is now more of a hazard than a veranda. The shack is missing large chunks of the walls and one can see straight through the building in many place. The walls are coated with fuzzy molds and fungus while the exposed wooden frame has been eaten away in many places by worms.
Abandoned Shack, Wasteland
roach
lost traveler
I was daydreaming the other day while taking the wagon to market. Suddenly, I realized I was lost. I had been travelling for some time and had no idea where I was. Luckily, I was not the only lost traveler. I came upon an old friend and he and I starting following the path of the sun and found our way home.
Please, take me along with you. I don't know where I am, I'm lost. Can you help me? Yes! We will find somewhere safe Thank you so much my dear friend. By gods grace I have found you. We will get home together! What is this friend. I touched it before, its fuzzy and smells strange? Ah, That is mold. Caused by the worms eating the door frame. I don't much like eating door frames, but I understand the worms find them quite tasty. I like to use the mold to stay warm, it is awfully drafty in here.  I know, I feel the draft myself. This mould you speak of, there isn't enough to cover a person for warmth, but you my little friend, it will do for you just nicely. Here, I have put some in my pocket. You can crawl in here with your mould and keep extra warm. I need you alive and well for our journey ahead Roach. Thank you so much traveler! I shall show you around the castle. Perhaps we can find somewhere a little more warm. Please excuse my nerves, I'm a bit skittish.  I understand Roach, You are so small. However, a wise elder once told me that good things come in small packages, so I shall call you Goodie, my Roach companion. We shall remain friends forever! Although, if I am found in the castle I will be hung. You are small enough to hide, but I, I am but a big blundering fool who could not hide if I tried! Here take some more mould to line my pocket.  Thank you. I can tell we will be fast friends! I will show you where to hide in the castle and I will use my small, inconspicuous size to warn you of anyone approaching! Goodie, my saviour. We will care for each other! Whats say we make camp here tonight and head onward west tomorrow? I will need you sharp and rested for guidance as I know not where the castle is other than westward. I forgot to ask, have you any friends nearby that could get warmth from my pocket?  You have gained my trust so I will give you this mold as a gift. I live alone in this castle, no friends or family here. I will treasure this with my life Roach! You remind me so much of myself as a youngster, so kind and loyal...... oh.no, Goodie, I, I, I..... Please forgive me! I told you I am a bumbling fool! I don't know my own strength.  How could you drop a gift I gave you! 