Silas Blackwood stood at the edge of the crimson dunes, his eyes scanning the horizon. Jace, Lyra, and Selene waited beside him, each lost in their own thoughts about the challenges that lay ahead. The past three days at the inn had been a welcome break, a chance to rest and recharge after their harrowing experiences in the colosseum.
As the red sun climbed higher in the alien sky, a figure emerged from the shifting sands. Del, the demon they'd met in the Sanctum, approached with a casual grace that belied the dangerous nature of their surroundings.
"Ready for your first dungeon crawl?" Del asked, his ember-like eyes glowing with anticipation.
Silas nodded, his jaw set with determination. "Lead the way."
