Following Harald’s lead, Theo traversed the underground passage cutting through the heart of the Beastlands, marveling at the power of the Holy Church of Light.

“They really built something like this here in the Beastlands?”

The thought lingered in Theo’s mind as they continued their journey. After walking for what felt like an eternity, a faint light appeared ahead. Emerging from the passage, his eyes were momentarily blinded by the brilliance of the sun. When his vision cleared, a massive cliff loomed before them.

At the foot of the cliff stretched a vast sea of trees that extended in all …