Chapter 217: Chapter 217: Shadows of Eldoria

 The remnants of the Blackwood Forest receded behind Elara and her companions as they approached the ruins of Eldoria. The once-great city, now a wasteland of ash and shadow, loomed ahead—a haunting testament to the Abyss's destructive reach. The skyline was a jagged silhouette against the horizon, the skeletal remains of buildings standing like dark sentinels in the desolate expanse.

Eldoria had been a beacon of civilization, a hub of knowledge and power before its fall. Now, it was a graveyard of crumbling structures and twisted metal, the air thick with the acrid scent of decay and destruction. The group moved cautiously, their steps echoing off the hollowed shells of buildings.

"We need to find the Nexus Point quickly," Elara said, her voice steady despite the grim surroundings. "The longer we stay here, the more likely it is that we'll attract unwanted attention."