As soon as they stepped through the gate, the first thing Keane noticed was the smell.
The environment smelled of damp earth, moss, and something faintly metallic, probably blood, maybe not.
He stepped out of the gate onto a broad stone path. The others emerged behind him, and the shimmering surface closed over the entrance, leaving only the dim light of the dungeon ahead.
The passage stretched into a cavern, its walls lined with pale crystals that gave off a weak blue glow. The ceiling was high enough that Keane couldn't see it clearly, and the path sloped down toward a darker section.
At that moment, Rovan came up beside him,
"Welcome to your first middle section dungeon. Stay on the marked route unless there's a reason to deviate. The first stretch is straightforward. We'll be behind you."
Keane nodded as he listened.
Curtis had already drawn his weapon. Amda was checking the surroundings, while Cush rolled his shoulders and looked down the path.
