03/09- Drakarid

As Aeliana, Kael, and Garrik stepped into the dungeon, a damp chill clung to the air. The stone walls were lined with moss, and the scent of stagnant water mixed with something more metallic—blood. Their torches barely illuminated the vast underground chamber ahead, their flickering flames casting long, eerie shadows.

Garrik, gripping his sword, let out a low whistle. "Well, this isn't ominous at all."

Kael's sharp gaze swept across the dimly lit cavern. "Stay alert. We don't know what we're dealing with yet."

Aeliana tightened her grip on her staff. She had prepared spells beforehand, but her magic was finite, and she needed to use it wisely. The quest board had simply listed "an armored beast" in this dungeon. No specifics.