Round 72

Sister Hale stood firm, her holy symbol casting an unwavering blue glow against the encroaching shadows. Gravedigger Renn watched with a mix of trepidation and desperation, his frantic gaze darting between the cleric and the darkness beyond. The air seemed to vibrate with anticipation as the heavy breathing grew louder, the sound echoing off the ruined city of Gravehill behind them. Silra's teal eyes narrowed fractionally from her hiding spot, her throwing knives at the ready, as she assessed the situation.

The blue light from Sister Hale's symbol pulsed brighter, illuminating the ash-choked road and casting eerie silhouettes on the darkened landscape. The massive creature, its presence marked by scraping sounds and heavy breathing, shifted position just beyond visibility range. The shadows near city limits markers pulsed slightly in response to the cleric's challenge, their movement almost purposeful as if offended by her defiance.