The next day, the morning sunlight that should have been bright and refreshing was completely obscured by thick, low-hanging clouds over Aeloria. The dark gray sky created a gloomy atmosphere full of bad omens, as if nature itself was warning of a greater threat to come. The air felt damp and heavy, clinging to the skin like an uncomfortable wet blanket. Cold winds blew occasionally, carrying the scent of wet earth and electricity from afar.
After a simple but nutritious breakfast at the palace freshly picked fruits from the garden, crispy leaf bread with natural wild honey jam, and herbal tea that warmed the body from within the entire team began preparing to depart for the dangerous dimensional rift area. The atmosphere in the morning dining hall was tense but filled with determination. King Eldrin and Queen Lirael gave them one final blessing in the form of light protective spells before they parted ways.
