The northern sky pressed heavily over the endless expanse of snow, making it impossible to see even a step ahead.

The Northguard hunters moved silently across the snow, wrapped in layers of fur and thick leather gear.

Their steps left footprints in the snow, but fresh snowfall quickly erased any trace of their passage.

Without careful measures, they risked losing their way back. The experienced hunters planted flags at regular intervals, securing them firmly into the ground.

These flags, dyed with a special pigment, glowed faintly even through the blizzard. This ensured they wouldn’t lose their bearings in the snowy …