After their perilous journey through the Infinite Desert, the protagonists manage to escape the threats of the dunes and enter a new region of Africa: the Savannah of the Colossi. Unlike the scorching desert, here the landscape unfolds before them as a vast plain, rich in life yet marked by an unsettling feeling. The sky, constantly tinted with a reddish hue, creates a surreal atmosphere, as if the sun never truly sets, bathing the land in a warm and perpetual light.
The protagonists barely have time to marvel at the majesty of the creatures inhabiting the savannah. Giant elephants of colossal proportions roam the horizon with heavy steps, their skin covered in a layer of living rock, as if the earth itself had forged them. These animals, whose mere presence commands respect, seem to be made of stone, a natural armor that protects them from any threat. However, despite their imposing size and strength, the elephants seem uneasy. Their eyes are fixed on the distance, their bodies tense, as if they are in a constant state of alert.
Among the herds of elephants, the protagonists spot another of the great predators of the savannah: the lions with fiery manes. These creatures, as they move, leave trails of light and heat in their wake, their manes burning like miniature suns. Despite their wild nature, these lions, like the elephants, appear on edge, nervous about something beyond sight. It is as if the entire savannah, normally in balance, has been disturbed by an invisible but powerful presence.
As the protagonists explore the region, they begin to notice something strange on the ground. Among the footprints of the elephants and lions, they find tracks much larger than any creature should leave. The tracks, deep and wide, indicate that something colossal has passed through recently. The earth around the marks is destroyed, as if the weight of the creature that left them was crushing.
Following these clues, the protagonists venture deeper into the savannah, with a growing sense that something is stalking them. As they advance, they encounter even more alarming signs. First, the body of a giant elephant, brutally torn apart. The scene is desolate: the rocky skin that covered the animal has been ripped off as if it were paper, and the body, normally impenetrable, lies open and disfigured.
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Near the remains of the elephant, the protagonists find the bodies of several lions. The wounds on their bodies are equally devastating. The lions with fiery manes, usually the dominant predators of the savannah, stood no chance against whatever attacked them. Their bodies lie scattered across the ground, as if they had been run over by an overwhelming force.
The attack was not simply a hunt; it was a massacre. The force with which these creatures were struck down suggests that something far stronger, faster, and more deadly is on the move. The protagonists exchange glances, knowing that what they are facing is beyond any natural predator. The ancient forces mentioned in the carvings of the desert seem to have come to life, and the apex predator is leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.
As they examine the scene, a bone-chilling sound fills the air. A roar, so powerful that the ground trembles beneath their feet, breaks the silence of the savannah. The roar is deep, low, and seems to resonate from the very depths of the earth. The remaining elephants instinctively group together, seeking protection, while the remaining lions flee into the shadows of nearby trees.
The protagonists, with their hearts racing, realize that they have attracted the beast’s attention. The roar they heard is not just a sound; it is a warning. Something monstrous, something that nature itself fears, is hunting in the savannah. The protagonists feel that time is running out, and they must decide whether to face the apex predator or find shelter before it's too late.
But the roar is only the beginning. The ground vibrates again, and in the distance, a massive shadow moves. Though it’s hard to make out clearly, the creature rises over the horizon like an immense giant, its silhouette outlined against the reddish sky. The protagonists can hardly believe what they are seeing, but there is no doubt: the apex predator, a beast that combines ancient magical forces and the physical prowess of the most powerful prehistoric creatures, is near.
They know they must act quickly. The savannah, which initially seemed like an opportunity to escape the desert, has now become a new hunting ground. And they are the prey.