Years later, travelers reported strange occurrences in Qartulad. Some claimed to have seen Giorgi, now a shadow of his former self, wandering the ruins, forever trapped in a world of fear.
In a climactic, terrifying sequence, the group faced their deepest fears. Nino confronted the darkness of her own mortality; Aleksandre faced his skepticism turned against him; Salome overcame her fear of the unknown; and Luka found a way to channel his spirituality against the entity.
As they entered Qartulad, an unsettling feeling crept over them. The air was heavy with an eerie, pungent scent, and the trees seemed to lean in, as if listening to their conversations. The group began to explore the village, discovering ruins of homes, a church, and a town hall. Strange symbols etched into the walls seemed to pulse with a malevolent energy.