As the group set out into the cold, each disciple activated their internal energy to stave off the bitter chill that bit at their exposed faces and numbed their fingers. They had trained for intense conditions, but the Dremar region's night was harsher than most had ever experienced. The frosty air clouded with each breath, and the snow crunched beneath their boots.
After a long silence, they finally spotted a dark opening in the side of a mountain—a cave partially shielded from the snowfall. They swiftly gathered inside, grateful for the shelter. As they set down their packs, Peng spoke up again.
"This will be our base for tonight," Peng announced. "We'll stay out of sight here and wait for Mevan, Amber, and the others to scout ahead. They'll report back any significant details about the layout and patrols in the area."
