The towering gates of Solhaven rose before them as the group emerged from the dense forest, their steps heavy with exhaustion. The once-bustling fortress town stood quieter than usual, its usual chatter replaced by a subdued tension that mirrored their own unease.
Kaelith stopped to rest, her staff tapping the stone-paved road gently. "Solhaven feels. strange. It's like the Abyss has given its shadow even here."
Aris, ever watchful, scanned the streets when approaching the gate. "The people are on edge. Look at them.
Villagers peered cautiously from their windows, their faces etched with fear. Armed patrols paced along the walls, their movements quick and uneasy. It was clear that news of the Abyssal disturbances had reached Solhaven, and the town was bracing for an unseen threat.
Draven sighed, his hand tightening around his axe. "Looks like we're not the only ones who've noticed something's wrong."
