The ruins of Völs sit atop a hill, overlooking the serene waters of Ahnensee Lake. On clear days, one can discern the skeletal remains of what was once a vibrant village. The streets, now strewn with rubble and dust, tell the tale of a community destroyed by a brutal orc raid a decade ago. The once-bustling houses and shops stand as silent testimonies to a lost era, haunted by memories of a thriving trade post.
Encroaching closer each day, the shadows of Ahnenwald Forest seem poised to swallow the remnants of Völs. As night falls, eerie sounds reverberate through the dense woods surrounding the lake—distant howling and ghostly laughter that chills the spine. These unsettling noises emanate from deep within the forest, deterring even the bravest souls from venturing near after dark.
Völs was renowned for its rich culture and bustling trade, attracting farmers and artisans from miles around. However, the village met a tragic end when orcs, thirsting for blood, ravaged it. Now, only scavengers seeking scrap metal or hidden artifacts dare to tread the forsaken paths, sifting through broken furniture and crumbling walls that stand like gravestones amid shattered dreams.
Though most avoid the ruins, whispered tales of strange occurrences persist. As fog rolls in from Ahnensee Lake, rumors of supernatural happenings swirl, yet no one dares to investigate these stories. The village remains shrouded in an unspoken curse, a lingering shadow of the devastation that befell it years ago.
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