Editing The World Tree/Prologue/Scene Levels (section)

== Scene III (150 xp) ==

=== Leaving Valea: ===
This scene is broken into two different scenarios. The first scenario is if the adventurers go to '''[[The_World_Tree/Thal_Council|The Thal]]''' on their own terms. The second scenario is if the adventurers refuse, choose to escape, or caused the law to arrive at '''The Salty Dog'''.

=== The Toll Collectors of Thal ===
[[Image:The_Thal.jpg|left|300px|The Thal]]When the players are ready to continue, describe the following regardless of whether horses or by foot is taken.

The trip from '''Valea''' to '''Thal''' is a short one, only taking a day's journey to arrive. ''As you pass through the countryside, the coastal weeds and unkempt grass become shorter and less tangled. Trees begin to grow sporadically until the form small groves and meadows. The ocean smell is left behind as you insects begin to buzz around you if you pause even for a moment.  The air his thick with humidity as the sounds of songbirds and other wildlife become more abundantly clear.''

''The bell tower and town hall can be seen over the trees amassing in the distance, it would seem as if though you will be able to reach arrive in no time.  The stench coming from your armor and dust collecting on your boots tell you the rest will be well appreciated.''

This encounter can take place at any point on the road, but works more fluidly if before entering the Thal.

===Entering Thal===
[[Image:The Thal Collectors Map.jpg|thumb|right|375px|The road to the Thal]]Regardless of location, this encounter will take place using this map. The road is very wide, but also pictures a large amount of greenery and trees. The set up for this map, however, depend on a few factors, largely depending on stealth and tactics of the party. Two of the "toll collectors" appear to be walking towards them, but they have many friends hiding in the foliage. 

No other NPC can be seen on the road at this time.  This allows for a clear view of enemies and allies without accidentally killing innocent people in the crossfire (but then again, it is your choice).