The group advanced cautiously through the village of the ice dwarves, the facades of the houses carved in stone and ice revealing the mastery of the local builders.
The forge resounded through the narrow corridors between the dwellings, creating a metallic symphony that seemed to echo throughout the region. The flames of the forges illuminated the outer walls of the houses, casting dancing shadows on the surrounding snow.
Og'tharoz, Jayaa and Xisrith approached the central square, where a large cauldron was boiling, emitting a thick steam that mixed with the cold mist. Ice dwarves worked together, pouring molten metal into intricate molds. The heat generated by the forges contrasted with the icy atmosphere, creating an almost cozy microclimate in that small space.
