Alarick had taken to exploring, venturing higher into the barren and open sections of the mountains. Some of the peaks were still held captive by snow and ice, but even here there were still signs of life.
Perhaps it was having a purpose again, or maybe it was the clear air. But he felt better than he had in a while. And he had to admit, some of the views were incredible. Especially as night began to fall, the sky west was painted with colors rarely visible from the forests below. While to the east, stars were beginning to manifest as darkness slowly encroached on the light.
----aw!