Chapter 71: Sanctuary

ALIAH

Aliah stood at the edge of the forest, in a clearing in front of a rock face. Carved into the cliff were magnificent dwellings, some of which had openings two or more stories high. The rock face curved to either side of them, meeting with the edges of the forest. The number of entrances to dwellings made her head spin. The carvings around the entrances were even more astonishing, and she realised the work could only have been carried out by magic. The Sanctuary was an amazing city carved into a mountain.

Standing open-mouthed, Aliah slowly pulled her gaze from the marvel in front of her. When she did, she was relieved to find the rest of her group were in much the same state of awe. It seemed none of them had ever seen anything like this rock city before either. It was a magnificent sight in the light of the setting sun.