A stocky human warrior carrying a rune warhammer.
The last one is a swift half-elf thief, equipped with a dagger at the waist.
Without any hesitation, they dashed out the back door of the stronghold, where it connected to a secret forest path behind the city.
Five land birds already clad in lightweight forest armor paced anxiously under the moonlight, their bodies adorned with delicate rune glows.
The squad members quickly mounted their steeds.
"Caw—!" With a whistle from the captain, the land birds let out a high-pitched call, five swift figures burst out of the safe backdoor like shadows skimming the ground in flight.
Along the ancient and secretive elf path between Moonlight City and Cyan Forest, they raced towards the woods deep engulfed in ominous purple light and painful shrieks.
Under the rapid movement, tree shadows elongated, moonlight reflected urgently cold on the land birds' rune armor.
