The path to the new lands led through the village. Knowing they would not be welcomed, Kyle urged the two women to hurry, and they passed the stone bridge in a hurry, before any of the villagers recognised Kyle. As soon as they reached the other side of the chasm, Kyle sent his raven to scout ahead, knowing they would enter new, unfamiliar territory soon.
“Well, this place is awfully silent.” Caille mumbled as they walked through the near waist high tallgrass. Igna nodded, her hand rested on the hilt of her blade. “Too silent.” She mumbled.
“The villagers believe an ancient vampire lives in the palace ruins up ahead.” Kyle explained. The soft breeze tugged at his clothes. The fields of tallgrass swayed with the wind. The motion reminded him of waves on the sea. It was pretty, but the unnatural silence also made it very, very eerie.
“What?” Igna exclaimed as Caille’s eyes widened. She clenched her fists around her green braid until her knuckles turned white. “
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