The Barren Grounds Chapter 13

Summary

In Chapter 13, Morgan and her companions embark on a perilous journey through a wintery village before dawn to maintain secrecy. They face harsh weather and difficult terrain, with Morgan overcoming her fear to cross a treacherous canyon on a fallen tree. The group perseveres, relying on each other's strength and support, ultimately reaching their destination with a mix of relief and laughter.

Takeaways

• 🌅 Morgan wakes up before sunrise and initially believes her adventure was a dream.
• 🐾 OCH insists on leaving early to avoid being seen by the villagers.
• 🏡 Morgan feels guilty for consuming the scarce food in Misawa.
• 🎒 OCH prepares a pack for each of them for their journey to the Trap line.
• 🌲 The trio travels through a seemingly abandoned village and a dense forest.
• 🥶 Morgan is surprised that the North Country is not as harsh as she feared.
• 🍲 They have a simple meal of dried meat and broth for breakfast and lunch.
• 🌉 Morgan is terrified of crossing a fallen tree over a deep canyon.
• 🤸‍♀️ Eli successfully helps Morgan cross the tree bridge when she slips.
• 🏞️ The group reaches their destination, relieved and exhausted from their journey.

Q & A

What did Morgan initially think the events after discovering the portal were?

Morgan initially thought that everything from the moment they discovered the portal to when she went to sleep was just a dream.

Why did OCH wake the children up before the sun rose?

OCH woke the children up before the sun rose to ensure their presence remained a secret and to leave before anyone in the village got up.

What did Morgan feel guilty about during breakfast?

Morgan felt guilty about eating the little food Misawa had left because she had not packed a snack and had to eat their scarce food.

What was the purpose of the journey to the Trap line?

The purpose of the journey to the Trap line was not explicitly stated in the script, but it was implied to be a necessary part of their adventure or mission.

Why did Morgan and the others leave the village so early in the morning?

They left early to avoid being seen by anyone in the village, as OCH's presence with humans needed to remain a secret.

How did Eli feel about the possibility of seeing other walking, talking animals?

Eli was not very excited about seeing a huge walking bear but was open to the idea of seeing something like a turtle, possibly even one named after a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle.

What did OCH mean when she said 'he learned humility'?

OCH was referring to Musqua, who used to be feared but is now a respected Elder and leader, implying that he changed his ways and became more humble.

What was Morgan's fear about the North Country's weather?

Morgan was afraid that the North Country would be stuck in a never-ending blizzard with strong freezing winds and snow that felt like needles.

How did Morgan feel about the terrain they were traveling through?

Morgan found the terrain difficult with thick trees, endless woods, and drifted snow, making it hard to find footing.

What was the method used by the group to cross the canyon?

The group used a felled tree to walk across the canyon, which was a challenging and dangerous method due to its narrowness and the depth of the canyon.

How did Eli help Morgan when she was slipping from the tree over the canyon?

Eli helped Morgan by extending his arm towards her, encouraging her to grab onto him, and then pulling her up onto the tree when she was slipping.