The Grandmaster's Request
The explosions near the entrance eventually stopped, as the dark dragon retreated further away. Only then did Luthera and her party feel brave enough to come out of hiding. They couldn't miss this chance to escape before it returned!
But once outside, it became obvious this rampage was far from over.
Outpourings of flames, along with other explosions could still be heard all across the valley. Melted rocks and other debris littered the pathway, there was even a scalding boulder obstructing their path. It took several beatings from the barbarian's axe before the boulder was sliced through.
From then on, things only became more difficult.
Traversing the valley that had suddenly transformed to a hellish place full of cinder and ash was hazardous to say the least. Travelling through broken ridge sections, scalding melted rock, sudden rock falls and other loose sands - a single misstep spelled danger.