In a seemingly endless forest, chaos had broken out beneath the towering trees.
Figures with long, pointed ears ran through the thick undergrowth, their movements hurried and uneven.
Branches snapped under frantic footsteps, bushes were shoved aside, and panicked voices rose all around the forest.
They were none other than elves.
Countless elves fled between the trees, their usual grace gone as fear pushed them forward.
Sweat ran down their backs and soaked their clothes as their breathing grew rough and heavy.
Some tripped over roots hidden beneath the moss, barely catching themselves before forcing their shaking legs to keep moving.
Behind them, flames raged through the forest.
A wildfire tore through the woodland like a hungry beast, devouring trees, homes, and everything in its path.
Thick smoke rolled through the air, stinging their eyes and filling their lungs.
The heat chased them from behind as burning leaves and ash drifted down like dark snow.
