[Barren Waste]

For the first time, something akin to emotion shows on the beast-like faces of the two-headed fae. Said emotion seems to be irritation. It is quickly replaced by the same look of disinterest, though.

"How interesting. An offer of help from mortals?" the cat head says. "If you truly want to help us, you can start by telling us all that you know about our harriers."

[Pine Forest.. or Not]

The magic tears into the ground, ripping a hole in it and sending... dirt flying around. Somehow, the blackened rock explodes into soft forest soil when Marcus uses his spear. As bits of soil fly, something like a hiss of frustration can be heard from behind Marcus, and they suddenly turn into rock fragments.