The air was thick with the scent of wet earth and decaying leaves as Halsin marched through the dense woods, his keen elven senses taking in every detail of the surrounding wilderness. The verdant canopy above casts a dappled pattern of sunlight and shadow on the forest floor, creating a mesmerizing dance of light and dark. The only sounds were the gentle rustling of leaves, the distant calls of unseen birds, and the soft footfalls of his companions as they trekked through the ancient woodland. ...