Checking Out The Cave

There existed not a location that was ever truly quiet, but as the group of Dunters neared the cave, an unnatural silence could be felt by them all.

Garrick, the team leader, raised a fist, signaling the group to halt. The eight Dunters fanned out, eyes scanning the jagged terrain for any signs of movement.

The cave entrance yawned before them like the mouth of a great beast, its darkness impenetrable even to their trained eyes.

"Looks just like I had expected," Lisette murmured. She tightened her grip on her staff, the faint glow of protective enchantments swirling around her fingers.

Garrick activated the tracking crystal, letting it pulse in his palm. The signal it gave off led them directly inside. He tapped the communication crystal attached to his wrist, ensuring the link to the base was stable.

"Relay center, we're at the cave," he reported. "Moving in now."