2025-02-04 12:59:38As Aaslaam emerged from the icy waters below the towering pillars of the city, he gasped for breath, fighting against the relentless current. "By the gods, that was close," he muttered to himself, his voice barely audible over the rush of the river. With determined strokes, he swam towards a rocky shore, his muscles aching with exhaustion. As he pulled himself onto the cold, unforgiving rocks, he lay there for a moment, staring up at the imposing silhouette of the bridge city above.
Shivering from the biting cold, Aaslaam struggled to his feet, his teeth chattering as he scanned the area. Spotting his scimitar bobbing in the water nearby, he hurried over to retrieve it, the icy grip of the river still clinging to its blade. "At least I won't be defenseless," he muttered, his fingers tightening around the familiar hilt.
But as he stood there, the wind began to h
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