You move silently through the ancient paths, your white fur blending surprisingly well with the morning mist that clings to the towering pines. Centuries of walking these trails have taught you every root and stone; you can traverse them as silently as thought.

The disturbance in the Life Stream grows stronger as you approach the Underground Lake's hidden entrance. You see what has disturbed the ancient peace through the trees: three settler wagons parked near the sacred site. But it's what you observe next that sends a chill through your ancient bones.

A man in a professor's coat stands before the crystalline formations that help conceal the lake's entrance, holding some sort of measuring device. Nearby, a young woman sketches in a journal, capturing the formations with disturbing accuracy. Their methodical approach suggests this is no chance discovery – they're looking for something specific.

You notice maps spread out on one of the wagons from your concealed position, marked with unsettling precision. Several markings correspond to known N'hava sites. They've identified a pattern, and the Underground Lake is their next target.

The advantage of your stealthy approach is clear – they have no idea they're being watched, giving you time to plan your response carefully. But their work's methodical determination suggests they won't be easily discouraged.

What action will you take?

Choice A: Strategic Distraction

Use your knowledge of the local wildlife to orchestrate a series of natural disturbances. Bears and mountain lions have never been drawn to this area by accident.

Choice B: Secret Guidance

Plant false evidence of N'hava activity leading away from the true sacred sites. Let them follow a trail that protects the real secrets.

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Sometimes, the whisper of wind accomplishes what the storm cannot. Choose your path, Guardian.