As they ventured deeper into the dilapidated castle's depths, each step echoed the forgotten whispers of its history. The outer walls, once proud and towering, now stood as weary sentinels to the ravages of time. Erosion and decay had left their marks, causing portions to crumble, sending ancient stones tumbling to the ground with somber echoes.
Their journey inside was an arduous one. The remnants of a once-elaborate structure had succumbed to nature's relentless embrace. Decayed beams creaked as if mourning the lost grandeur, and the faint rustling of fallen leaves underscored the eerie silence that enveloped the ruins.
