Winter exerted herself as she spread her influence throughout the tunnels. She could feel the countless minds of the Stalkers within as she fought for control of their perception. 'There's something else in there fighting against me.' Sweat dripped down her forehead as the tunnel rumbled.
'Clay's sealing off more passages.' It was difficult for her to concentrate with the earth trembling from Caly and Mikari's actions. The latter was still engaged with the Stalkers outside. There were far too many of them, in Winter's opinion.
'This is going to be hard. I'll have to focus on smaller groups at a time.' She urged her spell to target the closer tunnels as the toll on her mind lessened. Soon, numerous screeches filled the air as a tide of Stalkers rushed toward her.
