The forest opened gradually into a sun-dappled clearing, the scent of ripe grapes and wildflowers drifting through the air. Birds sang in high, playful notes, and a soft wind carried the rustle of leaves like music. Lira slowed Serelyth down as the dragon hovered, the group's eyes widening at the sight before them.
Gnarled, vine-covered trees framed the clearing, their branches heavy with clusters of purple and golden grapes that glistened in the sunlight. Small streams ran through the mossy ground, reflecting the colors of the fruit and sky. Mushrooms in rich red and blue tones dotted the forest floor, some faintly glowing, adding an ethereal light even as the sun shifted.
