The team went further in. Progress was slow, but the lights were just enough for them to tell if an enemy was nearby, along with the loud growls, shrieks, or other noises echoing through the dark.
"We should go a little slower, just to get used to the feeling. I'm sure my creatures can handle the first few monsters here, so relax. We should be fine."
Fay tried to calm the team. From the faint light overhead, he could see just how inexperienced they were.
Selûne and Maria looked a little shaken, but the real problem was Joan. The boy had never actually been in battle, and his otter was going to be in a world of hurt if he didn't learn how to manage his creature properly.
Fay kept glancing back at him, debating whether to stop the team now and teach him directly, or let him learn from experience by watching the others use their summons.
As for the rest of the team, Horin didn't use her buzzard this time. Instead, she summoned her kitten, which was slowly growing stronger.
