The two continued in companionable silence, the distant sounds of the Aeni fading into the background.
After walking several hours without any stop, they reached the edge of the forest, revealing a hidden path that led to Tosva's village.
The village, nestled in a clearing, exuded an air of quiet resilience. A palisade of sturdy wood surrounded the settlement, and the inhabitants moved with purpose.
As Elias entered the village, he felt a mixture of curiosity and trepidation.
Tosva guided Elias through the village, introducing him to the wary but welcoming inhabitants.
A sense of camaraderie pervaded the air, a stark contrast to the chaos he had left behind in Eldora. The villagers exchanged cautious glances, but Tosva's presence seemed to reassure them.