The air grew heavy as the monstrous bird stretched its rejuvenated wings. It towered above the Horde, its already colossal form now even larger. Its metallic feathers gleamed with an eerie brilliance, and the sheer size of its shadow seemed to engulf the warriors entirely. The ground trembled under its shifting weight as it stepped forward, its talons digging deep into the earth.
Volk tightened his grip on his blade, his crimson eyes narrowing as he scanned the creature. This wasn't the same beast they had nearly defeated. It was larger, faster, and emanated a palpable aura of malice. "Stay together!" Volk bellowed, his voice carrying over the sound of the creature's wings beating once more. "We face it again! Form ranks!"