She walked for twenty minutes before she saw it.
A cave.
Cut into the cliff face, hidden from casual view by an outcropping of rock. The entrance was narrow and dark and absolutely unwelcoming.
The compass pointed directly at it.
Victoria approached carefully and peered inside.
The cave extended back into darkness. Water dripped from the ceiling. Something that might have been phosphorescent algae glowed faintly on the walls.
Victoria sent light floating ahead.
The cave was deeper than she expected. It twisted and turned, leading down into the cliff itself.
And at the back....
Another ritual circle.
Another set of Morvaine sigils carved into stone.
Another empty location.
Victoria felt something crack inside her chest.
"WHERE ARE YOU?!" she screamed into the cave.
Her voice echoed back, mocking her.
Where are you where are you where are you...
Victoria sank to her knees in the cave and felt tears streaming down her face.
