The Horde hesitated at the edge of the descending path, the steep trail snaking down into the unknown depths of the mountain. Volk stood at the forefront, his gaze scanning the jagged rocks and shifting shadows below. Though the owl leader's body lay broken and lifeless, his parting words clung to their minds like a ghostly whisper. The Lost Mountain. A place where mists swallowed invaders whole, and beasts hunted in silence. The air itself seemed heavier, charged with an unnatural stillness that made every breath feel labored.
"We move," Volk ordered, his voice sharp but steady, slicing through the oppressive quiet. "Stay alert. Watch your steps. No one strays from the group."