Round 394

Varikka's grip tightens as she follows Merrin through the darkness, her free hand clutching her heavy mace. The water swirls around their ankles, threatening to pull them back down into the depths below at any moment. But Varrika pushes on, driven by the desperate need to find somewhere safe to rest and catch her breath. As they move further into the tunnel, a faint glow begins to emanate from deeper within, casting eerie shadows on the walls around them. Varikka squints into the darkness, trying to make out any sign of danger or potential escape route.