The storm raged outside a ferocious tempest that lashed the island with relentless fury. Thunder rumbled ominously, and lightning split the sky in jagged flashes, illuminating the encampment in brief, stark bursts. The wind howled through the trees, making them sway and groan under the pressure. Rain fell in sheets, pounding against the makeshift structures and turning the ground into a muddy quagmire. Yet, despite the chaos, the encampment remained remarkably dry.