The night wore on, and as dawn approached, the weather took a turn for the worse. Dark clouds gathered overhead, and a heavy rain began to fall, turning the path into a slippery, treacherous mire. Lyan pulled his cloak tighter around him, urging Shadow forward despite the downpour. The rain soaked through his clothing, chilling him to the bone, but he pressed on, undeterred by the elements. Covering himself with flame mana, he kept himself warm from the inside.