The canyon's vast width was bathed in a soft golden tint as the first rays of dawn appeared. Zara stood at its edge, feeling a curious mixture of anticipation and fear. This location was identified on the map she was holding as the Vault of Eternity's entrance, where they would find the answers and face their greatest danger. The remainder of the troop gathered behind her, their hard resolve scarcely concealing their weariness.
With his bulky boots crunching on the gravel, Kael walked over. His voice was low as he said, "It's quiet." "Too silent."
Zara looked at the gaping abyss below and nodded. "We're going to venture into the unknown if the legends are accurate."
Lyra joined them, carrying a slightly beeping device. "The seismic readings are... out of the ordinary. It's not natural, whatever it is down there.
"And you're not worried about that?" As she tightened her leather bracers, Elara asked in a sceptical tone.
Lyra gave a shrug. It does, of course. However, we've gone too far
