15. Into The Scorching Skull

THE JOURNEY BEGINS SAGA

15. Into The Scorching Skull

The sun was high in the sky with no clouds to be seen. The flock of Foracle birds flew graceful over the desert with their red and purple wings filling the atmosphere with colour and light.

The Scorching Skull is one if the seven great deserts on the Calem continent. Only a brave few ever dared thread through here and even fewer surviving it's treacherous lands. Inhabited by dangerous monsters, evil cults, ancient civilization and harsh weather conditions with many unforseen dangers.

"Tsk." Sebastian checked the contents of his satchel. "I forgot to bring a map, it must have been when I was hurrying to leave. Couldn't the old druid* at least have pointed me in the right direction?"

*(See chapter One.)

He looked out at the expanse if the desert looking for any sign of life but nothing but sand could be seen for miles. No surprise there!

Domino his horse neighed softly as he stroke it's fur. "Don't worry