The group moved silently through the dark, narrow passageways beneath the city, following the mysterious stranger who had promised them a hidden way into the council's fortress. The air was damp and cold, the only sound the quiet footsteps of the group as they pressed forward. Emily led the way, her senses heightened, every nerve on edge as she scanned the darkness for any sign of danger.
The fortress loomed ahead, its walls towering above them, casting long shadows across the ground. They had spent weeks planning this infiltration, studying maps and gathering intelligence, but now that they were here, the reality of the mission weighed heavily on them. One mistake could mean death, not just for them, but for everyone who relied on their success.