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The Leader’s Role:
When groups traveled through mist, one person (typically the most experienced mist-walker) led—setting pace, making navigation decisions, bearing responsibility for the group’s safety.
The Rope Connection:
In dense fog, group members were sometimes tied together—ensuring no one became separated, allowing the leader to control the group’s movement, preventing individuals from wandering off independently.
The Communication:
Verbal contact maintained group cohesion—the leader called out regularly, members responded, ensuring everyone remained together. Silence meant someone had fallen behind or become detached.
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