Meesei's orders to spread out and check the buildings was sensible, given her reasoning. Nevertheless, the security of their large group was protecting against the anxiety that many soon felt by them being dispersed. There was still no knowing what exactly the nature of this place was.

The next building had little in the way of telegraphing what was inside, save for perhaps a large staircase or lift upwards. Meesei's pack followed in with renewed vigilance.

The mystery only deepened. Lorag's observation suggested that the bodies they were finding were indeed not the result of a battle.

"It had to be big, whatever it was, or ungodly strong," Fendros said. "If it just crushed their bones like that. Doesn't look like they were eaten either, seeing as their bones aren't spread around. Whatever did this is not likely to be some wild beast."

"I do not like this." Sabine's small voice echoed all of their minds.