The dense forests of the northern frontier loomed ominously as the sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows over the icy terrain. Sophie, a strong knight imbued with ice mana and a proud member of the Icevern Dukedom, stood at the edge of the encampment. Her eyes scanned the tree line for any sign of movement. The air was frigid, the cold seeping through her armor despite the fur-lined cloak she wore. The snow underfoot crunched softly as she shifted her weight, every sound amplified in the silence.
The northern adventurers, battle-weary and outnumbered, struggled to keep up with the relentless waves of goblin attacks. These goblins were not just attacking with brute force; they employed a peculiar strategy designed to drain the stamina of the defenders. It was a strategy that was proving devastatingly effective.
