The first tremor struck Greyfen shortly after dawn.
Deep within the wilderness, birds erupted from the treetops as the earth shuddered beneath them. Animals scattered through the undergrowth, while several hunters who had remained in the region stopped what they were doing and looked toward the distant ancient ruins.
For several moments, the disturbance subsided. Then another tremor followed, considerably stronger than the first, accompanied by an enormous surge of mana that swept through the surrounding forest.
Near the northern woodland, five mercenaries were preparing to resume their investigation when the disturbance reached their campsite.
"What in the heavens was that?" one of the mercenaries exclaimed, stumbling against a tree as the ground shifted beneath his boots.
Their leader, Hektor, immediately rose and reached for his sword. "Everyone, stay alert! Something's happening beneath us!"
