Perilous Passage in Azure

You cling to the jagged rocks, the cold air of the cave pressing against your back as you peer into the chamber below. The flickering firelight dances on the walls, illuminating the sharp stalactites above and casting shadows across the uneven floor. Your red cloak shifts with the motion as you prepare to descend further into the depths, the glow of the flames marking your destination. The climb demands focus; each handhold feels precarious, the rock slick from years of unseen water trickling through the cave. Below, the promise of warmth and danger mingles in the fire’s glow, urging you onward.