The journey had been long and arduous, but Kael and his companions had finally reached the outskirts of the ancient city of Eldoria. The once-bustling metropolis now lay in ruins, its grandeur reduced to crumbling stone and overgrown vines. The air was thick with the scent of decay and the lingering echoes of a forgotten past.
As they stepped through the shattered gates, a sense of unease settled over the group. The city, once a beacon of hope and prosperity, now felt like a tomb. The streets were eerily silent, save for the distant howl of the wind and the occasional scuttle of unseen creatures.
