They left the mountain-encased village, setting out on their journey as the sun began to dip below the horizon.
Malakai led the way, his eyes fixed on the path ahead, his senses alert for any signs of danger.
They could have stayed the night in the village, leaving at dawn, but Malakai didn't want to delay things.
He knew that getting to the Grand City would help them more, and he was eager to explore its secrets. Nyrran had said he could make a lot of money there, and Malakai was curious about the possibilities.
Another thing that drove Malakai forward was the prospect of gaining the bipedal form like the other beasts.
He had seen them walking on two legs, their bodies transformed into humanoid shapes, and he wondered if he and his family could do the same.