Leaving Draven's cave, Thoren didn't bother returning to the inn. He headed straight for the exit of Scarwind Camp, intending to begin his exploration as soon as possible.
He had spent enough time observing the camp, and with the map now in his possession, there was little reason to stay.
As for relying on the pathfinders or scavengers to find a route off the floor, he considered that foolish.
Their interests didn't necessarily align with his own.
Pathfinders mapped new routes for the camp lord while scavengers hunted beasts and gathered resources to sustain themselves.
Although both held valuable information, neither owed anyone a damn thing. Even if they knew where the exit gateway was, they wouldn't share it.
Inside the Abyss, everyone was ultimately responsible for themselves.
He reached the main entrance of the camp, where several awakeners moved through the area, some preparing to leave while others returning from the trenches.
Nobody paid him any attention.
