The cave was cool and dry in the front. In the back, it began to get damp with water trickling down the stone wall and flowing away deeper, under and between to places only water could reach, but it only made the place more perfect as the water was drinkable.
It was a slight climb to get in, over tumbled boulders, but those provided shelter, too, especially since trees had rooted among them, their branches meeting to form a shield. While in the woods, even a fire wouldn't be seen. Only from further away might fire smoke be spotted, but the exact location would be difficult to pinpoint, and the tree branches helped dissipate a concentrated plume.
Water, shelter, warmth. The forest itself could provide food, if you knew where to look, or even cultivate.
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