The ground was gray, and made of fine dust rather than a solid layer, like ash.
The absence of anything in the surroundings, anything at all - other than the World Stone, and this lifeless ash desert - made some of the beauties feel this place was eerie, and even surreal.
At this time, though, an ethereal mist covered the area and the Eternal Duality Valley's expedition force appeared around the World Stone.
Orders immediately began flying around as they started spreading out and creating a perimeter, while workers and Symbol Arts Masters began preparations for rapid fortress construction.
The fortress had to at the very least cover the area around the World Stone, to prevent ants from being able to access and cross the link.
This was the same area that was always left empty around the World Stone in cities and fortresses everywhere, often filled with Formations and Arrays for control and surveillance of incoming and outgoing traffic.
