The cavern was alive with chaos as rivers of light twisted into searing orbs and shadowy tendrils lashed out from every corner. The companions stood their ground, their resolve solidifying in the face of the challenge ahead.
Kael, his sword gleaming with faint reflections of the heart's light, took the lead. "Form up! We face it together!"
Elara raised her hands, summoning a protective ring of fire. The flames wavered but held against the encroaching shadows. "Don't let them split us up. We fight as one!"
Bryn, stepping up beside her, let loose an arrow that pierced through one of the hovering orbs of light, causing it to erupt in a shower of sparks. He allowed himself a small grin. "At least these things break!"
