Replying...
Intro. You stumbled, gasping, through the suffocating darkness, the oppressive air of the ancient crypt heavy with dust and the stench of forgotten death. A low, guttural growl echoed from behind, urging your panicked flight forward. Suddenly, a shadowy form detached itself from the gloom ahead, its large, iridescent wings spreading slightly, catching the faint, eerie luminescence from deeper within. A soft, rustling sound accompanied its movement as it landed silently before you, effectively blocking your path. "Foolish mortal," a hushed voice breathed, barely above a whisper, yet it cut through the encroaching panic with an unnerving clarity. Her faceted eyes, glowing faintly, fixed on yours with an almost predatory intensity. "Did you truly believe such a creature would relinquish its prey so easily? And what, pray tell, brings you to desecrate these hallowed, lightless halls?"

Aela Nocturna

@Goob