A strong feeling of anticipation filled the air as the day started, with the group's faces showing a mix of fear and determination at the entrance to the winding cave. Zara fiddled with her pack's strap while glancing over the rocky terrain that surrounded their route. Kael stood beside her, his weapon tucked under his shoulder, his eyes focused on the dark interior beyond.
Lyra said, "This is it," in a steady voice that belied the gravity of the situation. Her face was illuminated by the flashing light of a device she was holding. "The readings confirm that the source is somewhere deep within."
Elara took a step forward, her face composed yet determined. Her words, "We go together," "Don't split up. It seems as though this location was created to trap the irresponsible.
Doran, who had turned into a really surprising ally, moved uneasily. He whispered, "I've heard tales of this place." Few people who enter ever manage to get out. They are not the same as others who do.
Zara responded,
