Elena led Erend through the winding tunnels of the underground stronghold, the faint glow of the crystalline minerals on the walls illuminating their path. As they walked, Erend feel that the air grew cooler and the spaces around them widened.
Finally, they arrived at the largest structure Erend had seen since stepping into this hidden world.
The building was carved directly into the rocky expanse, its towering facade adorned with intricate engravings that glimmered faintly. A pair of guards flanked the heavy stone doors and they stepped aside at Elena's approach.
Elena rapped sharply on the door a few times. A low, echoing creak filled the air as the doors slowly swung inward and revealing a vast chamber lit by large, softly glowing crystals hanging from the ceiling like chandeliers.
