Round 37

The city guard closed in, their torches casting eerie shadows on the ash-choked road as Sister Hale stood firm beside Gravedigger Renn. His eyes darted between the guards and the tunnel system below, his voice trembling with fear. "P-please, you have to believe me! There's something down there, something that's been awakened." The guard leader eyed him warily, his bushy beard bristling with suspicion.

The party stood frozen, unsure how to respond, as if waiting for some unseen signal to break the silence. Sister Hale remained steadfast, her gaze locked onto Gravedigger Renn's, a testament to her unwavering resolve. The guards began to circle around them, their torches casting long shadows across the ash-choked road, but she stood firm, ready to face whatever lay ahead.

A low, raspy voice whispered 'Turn back...while you still can...' from nearby rubble, sending shivers down Gravedigger Renn's spine. Sister Hale's eyes never wavered from his as he continued to plead their case, his words barely audible over the scuttling noise growing louder beneath their feet.