Springcarres Forest, Newbie Zone, Aegorune, Eternal Realms
The forest was thick with mist and silence. What little light filtered through the towering canopy shimmered across wet leaves and slick moss, painting everything in shades of gray and green. The deeper they went, the quieter it became.
Nine players moved cautiously through the undergrowth, their footsteps crunching softly on damp soil and fallen leaves.
They had been laughing when the session began hours ago, trading jokes and teasing. Now, their voices were gone, replaced by the rhythmic sound of their boots.
Liam led them through the fog, looking calm and composed as always. Matt, the archer, walked on his left. Harper, the assassin, kept to the shadows, his twin daggers glinting faintly as he scouted ahead. Kristopher and Alex—both tanks—walked near the center, their heavy shields brushing branches aside as they passed. Behind them were Stacy and Lana, the mages, and Kristy and Elise, the healers.
