Alex's flame guttered and nearly died as the growl reverberated through the cave, a sound so deep and primal it seemed to emanate from the stone itself. His heart hammered against his ribs, but his face remained impassive as he forced his breathing to remain steady, drawing on every survival instinct he'd developed since arriving in this rift.
The growl came again, closer this time, accompanied by the scrape of claws against stone. Alex's vision picked up movement in the shadows ahead. Something massive shifting in the darkness beyond the reach of his flame's light. His Adept Eyes activated automatically, straining to penetrate the gloom.
**[Void Stalker]**
**[Rank: S-Class Beast]**
**[Ability: Shadow manipulation]**
