The lost city of Eldarath

hered at the town's gate, their gear packed and ready for departure. The air was crisp, filled with the scent of freshly baked bread and roasting meats. Eira felt a sense of excitemen

team. We'll outrun them if need be." Thoric nodded in agreement. "We've got this, Eira. We've been in tougher spots before." The sun beat down on them, and Eira pulled out her canteen, taking a refreshing sip of water. The landscape shifted, becoming more rugged and unforgiving. Rocky outcroppings jutted out of the ground, and steep cliffs loomed in the distance. As the day wore on, Ryker led them to a small oasis, a natural spring bubbling out of the ground. Eira and Thoric gratefully drank from the cool water, refilling their canteens. "How much farther to the city?" Eira asked Ryker, her eyes scanning the horizon. Ryker consulted the map, his brow furrowed. "We're getting close. Another day's journey, maybe two. We'll reach the entrance to the city soon." Thoric's eyes narrowed. "What's the plan for getting in? We don't know what kind of traps or guards we'll face." Ryker grinned.

ring their heads as the rocks crashed down around them. The cave shook and trembled, dust and debris swirling in the air. Eira coughed, her eyes stinging from the dust. When the rockfall finally subsided, they emerged from the cave, blinking in the bright sunlight. The landscape had changed, the path behind them now blocked by a massive pile of rubble. "Well, that was fun," Thoric said, his face grim. "Looks like we've got a new route to take." Ryker nodded, his eyes scanning the surrounding terrain. "We'll have to go around the rubble. It'll add a few hours to our journey, but it's better than trying to climb over that mess." Eira nodded, her eyes fixed on the rubble. She had a feeling that the rockfall hadn't been an accident. Someone – or something – might have triggered it deliberately. As they set off once more, Eira's senses were on high alert. She knew that they were getting close to the lost city of Eldarath, and she was determined to uncover its secrets. But she also knew that they weren't alone, and that danger lurked around every corner. The sun beat down on them, casting long shadows across the rocky terrain. Eira's cante