[When his hand closes around the crystal, Asch blinks to find himself beside a tree in the midst of a partly snow-dusted forest. Daylight comes through the canopy of trees in weak beams, reflecting on patches of old snow to light up what might otherwise be a darker forest on a cloudy day.
Asch studies his surroundings before drawing in a deep breath.
No civilization in sight, and there may be monsters in the vicinity.]
Great. Now what?
[His hand goes to the hilt of his sword as he readies himself to spring into action if anything happens. Because he feels almost certain someone or something is lurking nearby, he adds,]
Search for the Heroes (roughly early to mid-January)
Asch studies his surroundings before drawing in a deep breath.
No civilization in sight, and there may be monsters in the vicinity.]
Great. Now what?
[His hand goes to the hilt of his sword as he readies himself to spring into action if anything happens. Because he feels almost certain someone or something is lurking nearby, he adds,]
You there—come out!