Editing The World Tree/Act 1 (section)

====Setup====
[[Image:Tsar_Outpost-Day.jpg|right|300px|Tsar Outpost]][[Image:Tsar_Outpost-Night.jpg|right|300px|Tsar Outpost]]''After leaving the Thal, the countryside begins to increase in foliage. Thick trees cover the sides of the road as the brass roofs of '''Thal''' fall behind the wildlife.  In the morning hours, thick clouds of gnats fly in small circles, unaware of your passing as the dew begins to lift from the grass and trees. As the dew lifts, the small insects dissipates, leaving a thick humidity in the clear skies. The sweet smell of honeysuckle fills your nostrils as the heat begins to make you sweat. At high-noon, your horses and your bellies need to rest, as you approach the side road to the outpost, but what say you?''

Imaginably, the party will stop.  Allow the players to further introduce one another or choose some downtime activities. Groups that are accounting for rations and water will subtract half of the daily amount at this point. Ask the players to role-play their character's hometown, should they need some encouragement or topic conversation.

There is no penalty if they do not, except for if they decide to escape the outpost upon arriving.

Once they prepare to leave, read the following if they chose to rest: