crusade

Vanta listened intently to Lia's report, her crystalline eyes narrowing slightly as she processed the information. The details Lia provided, though grim, were crucial pieces to the puzzle. The remains of bodies torn apart, the chipped bones, it all painted a picture of violence and brutality that definitely fit the profile of the slavers they were tracking, but why would they leave the skeletons behind? If this was their home, their base of operations, you'd think they'd want to erase any and all evidence they could.

"I see." Her gaze drifted wards the cave's shadowy interior. The thought of Lia exploring these caves alone, particularly given her history with this place, stirred a mix of feelings within the crystal-touched fae. A protective instinct, yes, but also pride."It sounds like we might be on the right track. The fact that you found fresh scents is promising... or concerning, depending on how you look at it." She gave the woman a reassuring smile, a flicker of admiration in her crystalline eyes. "I'm glad you waited for me before venturing further. We're stronger together, and whatever lies ahead, we'll face it as a team."

She took a deep breath - steeling herself for what they might find within - and stepped towards the cave entrance, her body language quiet yet confident. "Let's check out this hidden entrance you mentioned. We need to find who might still be lurking in these caves." With a gesture of her nose she beckoned the woman to lead the way, following her deeper into the cave system until finally, not just scents reached them, but voices, too.


"Speech"