ground. "You fool!" he cried. "You think I eat bark? You are the dumbest thief in the history of Aerd. Bark, huh?"
"I'm sorry," said Ronever. "I thought it was meat."
"It's okay," said Danbar. "Maybe next time, taste it before getting it. If you can't tell meat from bark, come. The others are waiting."
Ronever hung his head in shame as he followed Danbar back to the others. He couldn't believe he had made such a foolish mistake. They had all been hungry and desperate, but Ronever had let his hunger cloud his judgment.
As they walked, Danbar tried to cheer him up. "Don't worry about it," he said. "We all make mistakes. You'll laugh about this one day."
"I don't think so," said Ronever gloomily. "I don't want to be the joke of the group."
"Don't worry, we won't make fun of you," said Danbar. "We're a team, and we look out for each other. We'll get through this together."
Ronever felt a bit better hearing that. Maybe it was true. They were all in this together, and they needed each other to survive.
When they arrived back at the camp, the others greeted them warmly. They had managed to scavenge some bones from a nearby animal carcass, and they were roasting them over the fire. The smell made Ronever's mouth water, and he couldn't wait to sink his teeth into the meat.
But before he did, he remembered Danbar's advice. He picked up a piece of bark and took a careful bite. It was tough and tasteless, but at least he knew what it was.
Sometimes, the smallest mistakes can teach us the most valuable lessons. For Ronever, the lesson was to never let his hunger blind him. And for the rest of the group, it was a reminder of the importance of working together and looking out for each other.
What happens the next morning
The next morning, the group woke up early and started to pack up their camp. They had to keep moving to find more food and water. Ronever was still feeling embarrassed about his mistake from the previous day but tried to brush it off and focus on their survival.
As they were getting ready to leave, they heard a loud noise coming from a nearby thicket. It sounded like an animal. They all froze, not sure what to do. Suddenly, a big beast with sharp teeth burst out of the bushes, charging straight towards them.
The group quickly got into defensive positions, ready to fight. But Ronever got an idea. He remembered reading about these kinds of beasts and knew they were vulnerable to bright lights. He quickly grabbed a nearby rock and threw it at the monster, hitting it right in the eyes.
The beast roared in pain and stumbled back. Taking advantage of the opportunity, the group quickly ran away. Ronever was relieved that his quick thinking had saved them from the danger. The others applauded him and thanked him for his bravery.
From that day on, Ronever felt more confident in himself. He had learned from his mistake and had even saved the group from danger. They continued their journey, facing many challenges along the way, but always sticking together and looking out for each other.
What happens next
As they kept moving forward, they started encountering more and more challenges. They had to navigate through treacherous terrains, battle harsh weather conditions, and battle dangerous creatures. But the group always had each other's backs and managed to push through.
One day, they stumbled upon an ancient ruin. It was an old castle that looked abandoned for centuries. They cautiously approached the castle, not sure what to expect. As they entered, they could feel a strange energy in the air, and the temperature dropped drastically.
As they started exploring the castle, they realized that it was inhabited by dark creatures that had been lurking there for centuries. The group fought bravely, using their skills to fend off the monsters.
Eventually, they found the source of the dark energy, a cursed artifact that was powering the creatures. They knew they had to destroy it to bring balance back to the world.
With Ronever's quick thinking, the group managed to get hold of the artifact and destroy it, freeing the castle from the curse.
The group emerged from the castle victorious, having proven themselves to be formidable and brave warriors. They finally felt that they could handle any challenge that came their way, together. They continued their journey, knowing that they had each other's backs and would always find a way to push forward.
What happens next they are THIEVES NOT HEROES
Ah, I see. If they were thieves and not heroes, then the story would have a different outcome.
After their encounter with the cursed castle, the group continued their journey as thieves-for-hire, trying to make ends meet. They would work for anyone who paid them well, no matter the task.
Their next job was to steal a valuable artifact from a wealthy merchant's home. The artifact was an ancient relic that the merchant had acquired from a distant land. The group accepted the job and started to plan their heist.
They discovered that the artifact was kept in a heavily guarded room on the third floor of the merchant's mansion. They spent several days scouting the mansion, planning their entry, and identifying exit points.
On the chosen night, they managed to sneak into the mansion and reach the artifact's room. They cracked the safe and retrieved the artifact, but just as they were about to make their escape, the guards caught them.
A fierce battle broke out, and the group fought bravely, using all their thief skills to evade the guards. They managed to escape from the mansion with the artifact, but they knew that the guards would be searching for them.
The group quickly packed their bags and left town, disappearing into the night.
As they travelled, they realized that their lives were full of danger and uncertainty. Though they enjoyed the thrill of the heist, they also knew that they could not keep up this lifestyle forever.
The group decided to take a break and lay low for a while, using this time to reflect on their lives and what they wanted to do next. Maybe it was time to consider a different path, one that did not involve stealing and running from the law.