Desolation

Jakke scouted the desolation as Turgk followed, sniffing for something to eat. Suddenly, they found themselves in the mists of a whirlwind. Both Waldvolker and the dog crouched down for protection against the dirt. As the dust settled, Jakka looked up into the face of Szih-tu, messenger of the Old Ones.
“Human time is short. The gateway will be opened soon. You must prepare your people for the battle ahead,” said the dragon.
“What shall I tell them?” slowly asked Jakke, still in shock from Szih-tu’s sudden appearance.
“The wise woman will have all the answers. You, however, must seek Li-Fung, the caretaker of the emerald shrine. He must alert the Shadow Puppets of our return and secure their assistance for the great conflagration,” replied the messenger. Then, he was gone in a swirl of dust, leaving the two to pick themselves up and hurry back to the forest to alert the council to prepare for what was coming.