The sun hung low in the morning sky as Rai, Alex, and Eron departed the village that had served as their home and training ground since the start of the game. With level 15 now under their belts and official permits granted by the village elder, the road ahead led straight toward Velondar—the nearest city and a bustling trade hub known for its magical academies, blacksmithing guilds, and underground networks of information.
It was the beginning of a new stage and a new era.
Their Era. Oblivion's Ascent's Era.
Rai and his friends walked at a lazy pace, slowly but surely. They kept talking with each step. The road wasn't much of a road but more like a long, beaten dirt trail littered with broken stones and weeds.
"Kind of weird, leaving that place behind," Eron said, adjusting the strap of his shield.
Alex nodded. "We spent quite a few days grinding there. Feels like we're graduating or something."
