The crimson symbol carved into the cliff glowed faintly beneath the moonlight.A crescent moon.A single drop of blood.It pulsed softly like a heartbeat within the stone.Kael stared at it in silence, his jaw tight.The wind moved through the valley, carrying the lingering scent of battle—blood, steel, and smoke.Behind him, Rowan folded his arms and studied the mark with a grim expression.“Well,” Rowan muttered, “that’s not exactly subtle.”Marcus stepped closer to the stone wall, his eyes narrowing as he examined the carving.“They didn’t just scratch this into the rock,” he said quietly. “This is enchanted.”Theron nodded slowly.“Yes.”His voice was heavy with old memories.“This is the mark of a hunt.”Kael turned toward him.“A hunt?”Theron’s eyes remained fixed on the glowing symbol.“The Crimson Moon Order leaves this mark only when they claim a target.”Rowan frowned.“Wait… you mean they’re not threatening us.”Theron shook his head.“No.”His voice lowered.“They’re decl
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