Refract - 1

It would seem Tim and Xander are not truly alone in this world, as they seem to have found a handful of others - mostly humans, but most of them seemed agreeable enough. The first, a cartographer named Erin, who revealed the existence of another society - Eventide. She points out the oddities of the land, seeking to scale the mountain in the distance to see what more could be seen. They allow her to accompany them, believing that they would be of at least some help to one another, perhaps even attract another hunter able to guide them to Eventide. Along the way, the group comes across a mauled corpse - another from Eventide, a hunter. Following the trail, they wandering into a cave, meeting a Kindred named Alyse, who managed to ghoul two other hunters - Lloyd and another unnamed one. The group, for the most part, seek comfort in this dystopian world, away from Eventide, which directly opposed the coterie's goals. They part ways the following night and continue to proceed toward the mountain. A light is seen in the distance, drifting between the trees. Another hunter, but one deeply unwilling to help them. They could feel the contempt and malice in his very demeanor. Xander, mere moments from tearing him to shreds, calms himself down. After departing, they realize they need to pick up the pace. Erin suggests for them to hurry along, reminding them that she can catch up with them later. And so, they dash into the darkness of woods, hoping to outrun the imposing threat of the sun.