As they ventured into the northern region, the landscape transformed dramatically, cloaked beneath an oppressive veil of ice and snow that seemed to swallow everything in its cold embrace. The familiar sights they once knew now felt alien, and with each step, the biting chill crept into their bones, making the arduous journey even more daunting.
The weather, which had previously been tolerable—even for warriors of their caliber—had taken a turn for the worse. It turned out to be unexpectedly overwhelming, as the frost clawed at their skin, making them feel as if the very air was laden with daggers of ice. With each gust of wind that swept through the barren expanse, they felt an insistent pressure that forced them to draw upon their mana reserves, bolstering their bodies against the unrelenting cold that enveloped the region.
