The moment Erend descended deeper into the cave, he felt something brush against the deepest part of his soul. It was not a physical attack, but an unfamiliar force that seemed to reach directly into him, touching something far deeper than his body.
Erend frowned. The energy gave him an uncomfortable sensation that he could not properly explain. It was not strong enough to force him to retreat, but its presence was undeniably strange.
Erend continued downward.
The slope became steeper as he walked deeper into the cave. He had no idea how far he had traveled until he finally glanced back. The light from the entrance had completely disappeared. He was already far beneath the surface.
Erend sighed and continued forward. The walls around him looked ancient. Dark gray stone formed jagged surfaces along the passage, with several sharp edges that could easily injure anyone who stumbled in the darkness. Erend found himself wondering why no one had explored this cave before.
