Strange day

The oppressive mist still clung to the air, wrapping the world in its eerie shroud as Volk stood by the mouth of the cave. He didn't bother hiding his irritation, his sharp eyes narrowing at the gathered members of the horde. They milled about hesitantly, shuffling their feet, avoiding his gaze, and mumbling excuses that barely rose above whispers. The sound of the silence outside was unsettling, yes, but the tension inside the cave was growing unbearable.

One goblin, the smallest and most timid, spoke up, his voice trembling. "M-Maybe we should wait a bit longer, Volk. You know… just to be sure? The mist might still be dangerous."

A second goblin, older and scarred, nodded in agreement. "Yeah. What's the harm in waiting another hour or so? We don't even know what's out there. If we go now, we might just be walking into a trap."