Once again, the towering trees and the mystical greenery of the Cold Forests welcomed Spheris and his companions. The contrast was stark between the icy magic land and the dense, snow-laden trees. But it was a welcome change.
In truth, none of them had noticed when they left Frozen Sands. Somehow, it had faded behind their camaraderie.
A new sense of ease and fondness was present now, having settled amongst the group after surviving the ferocious Arctic Prowlers and the shattering ice.
Nero carried a Snowstag over his neck, holding it at both ends with his strong arms, barely unaffected by the weight as they trudged through the gelid grasses.
They had hunted the creature as a well-earned price and it was going to be their dinner should they eventually settle for the night.