"Into the Depths"

The dungeon revealed itself as a sprawling grotto: damp, with uneven, rocky walls and a low ceiling from which water dripped incessantly. The ground, made of packed dirt and pebbles, made for slippery footing.

Kaleb conjured a small fireball, which floated ahead, illuminating the path with an orange glow. Mikaela led, followed by Kaleb. Leonard and Evelyn brought up the rear.

Along the way, they encountered scattered groups of ghouls and zombies. The ghouls, emaciated and fast creatures, attacked with claws and teeth but were quickly cut down by Leonard's swords and Evelyn's daggers. The zombies, slower and clumsier, were easy prey for the group's combined attacks. 

The fights, though frequent, were brief and not very challenging.

"These are pushovers, compared to the Death Knights," Evelyn commented, wiping the blood from her daggers on a cloth.

"They're treacherous, despite being weak," Mikaela cautioned. "Don't let your guard down."