The morning mist still clung to the peaks as Kael, Aeris, and Morgana prepared to continue their journey. The storm from the night before had passed, leaving behind a raw, cold air that bit at their skin. But there was no time to dwell on the discomfort. The Library of Elders awaited, its secrets locked away deep within the mountain's heart. And it was in those secrets that Kael hoped to find the answers they desperately needed.
As they set off, the terrain grew steeper, the path narrowing into a series of jagged cliffs and treacherous ledges. The higher they climbed, the more the air thinned, making each breath feel labored. Yet, the trio moved forward with a single-minded purpose, pushing through the exhaustion and pain that threatened to slow them.