The passage sloped downward into darkness, the faint glow from the bioluminescent moss barely enough to see by. William's eyes adjusted slowly as they descended, the air getting cooler and heavier with each step.
"Watch your footing," Astrid called from the front. "The ground gets slippery once we reach the first chamber."
The passage opened up after a few minutes of careful walking, revealing a large cavern that had to be at least fifty feet across. The ceiling stretched high above them, covered in glowing moss that cast everything in a faint greenish light. Thick vines hung down from above, swaying slightly despite there being no wind.
"This is the first floor entry chamber," Astrid explained, her voice echoing slightly. "It's pretty safe usually, but stay alert anyway."
