Chapter 4 — The Outcast's Gaze

Kael

The moon hung low in the sky, its silver light casting long shadows across the dense forest as I navigated the familiar yet unwelcoming terrain of the Whispering Forest. The Outcast's Cloak clung to my shoulders, its dark fabric blending seamlessly with the shadows, a testament to my isolation and resilience. Every step I took was a reminder of my banishment, yet the pull toward the Moonlit Grove was undeniable, a magnetic force drawing me closer to the past I had tried so hard to escape.