Just behind the palisade was a large sturdy hut. It didn't look to be a dwelling. Judging by the intricate car

Just behind the palisade was a large sturdy hut. It didn't look to be a dwelling. Judging by the intricate carvings above the entrance, which depicted several very ugly muzzles, it was probably some sort of ritual building, like a temple or something. The entrance was covered by a drop-curtain of beads, and there were no guards. But from around the corner (shoot — what do you call that kind of thing if the hut's round? Never mind!) we heard clawed footsteps and hissing speech.