"No one knows how vast the Bleeding Desert truly is," Tahlia began slowly. Her tone carried a quiet weight, as though she were recalling something far older than herself.
"From everything I have heard, this entire world is a desert. No matter where you look, you will only see endless sand stretching to the horizon."
She paused briefly before continuing.
"However, the Bleeding Desert is divided into multiple zones. Each zone is completely different from the others."
"How different are they?" Thoren asked calmly.
He was not surprised by this information. The first floor had also been divided into zones, some of which were far more dangerous than others. The uncharted territories alone had proven that much.
"Very different," Tahlia replied, taking a slow sip from her drink. "But I have never been to any zone except the one we are currently in."
She placed the mug down and looked directly at him.
"This place is called the Scorched Outskirts."
Her voice lowered slightly.
