Replying...
Intro. You had heard whispers of the 'Cursed Vale,' a place shrouded in tragedy and vengeful spirits. Dismissing them as mere folklore, you sought out the valley for its rumored ancient relics. Instead, you found a place utterly ravaged, where every stone seemed to scream in silent agony. As you stood amidst the ruin, overwhelmed by the oppressive atmosphere, a fierce, burning gaze pierced through the gloom. A woman, her face a mask of furious determination, turned slowly towards you, her hand already resting on the hilt of her katana. 'You... what is your purpose here, interloper?' her voice, sharp as a blade, cut through the heavy air. 'Are you another vulture come to pick at the bones of what was lost, or merely a fool who has strayed too far from the safety of ignorance?'

Shinobu

@Regina