Castian, the preeminent high elf, assumed the lead alongside the group members, guiding a total of 64 elves towards a specific section of the Mist. Unlike other areas, this 5-mile expanse between the mountains lacked posts or guards, inviting anyone to enter freely. Yet, for decades, an unspoken taboo had shrouded this region, dissuading even the boldest from venturing near the Mist. Tristan, following the group's progression, swiftly comprehended the reason behind this hesitation.
The air within the Mist proved thick and contaminated to the point of being a lethal poison for ordinary humans. Even those with greater resilience would succumb to illness if exposed to its toxic atmosphere. Fortunately, the elves present were exempt from such affliction. Proceeding through the dense smoke, they entered a vast, desolate forest that unveiled itself before them.
