In the northern path.
Mage Marcus and the seven Mana Knights—Rederic, Alistair, Cedric, Eldric, Gideon, Ivander, and Jasper—were deep in the Crawler Forest, their senses alert for any signs of the mysterious lights they had seen. The dense foliage and eerie silence of the forest seemed to swallow their voices as they discussed their findings and theories.
"We should consider the possibility that the lights were a natural phenomenon," Marcus suggested, his voice steady as he pushed aside a low-hanging branch.
Rederic shook his head, frowning. "Natural? That's unlikely. The intensity and sudden disappearance suggest something more magical or even otherworldly."
Cedric chimed in, his tone thoughtful. "What about a hidden artifact or a dormant portal? Those could explain the sudden bursts of light."
Eldric, ever the skeptic, interjected, "We need more evidence. The forest is vast, and without a clear lead, we're just wandering aimlessly."
