The towering peaks where the eagle people were said to reside stood before them, a breathtaking yet ominous sight. Craggy cliffs jutted skyward, their edges sharp as blades, and the swirling winds carried an eerie silence. The air was colder now, biting against the skin and chilling the resolve of even the hardiest members of the Horde. Volk, his eyes narrowing, stepped forward with his Horde trailing behind, the exhaustion from their arduous climb barely concealed under their stoic expressions.
The owl people landed gracefully on a nearby ledge, their wings folding neatly behind them. Their leader, an older and more imposing figure with feathers that shimmered in the dim light, gestured toward a large plateau.
"This is where the eagle people dwell," the leader said, his tone calm and measured. "We have brought you as promised."