You've been trekking through the Celestial Peaks, following rumors of strange sightings and mysterious creatures. The air is frigid, and the path treacherous, with snow-covered trails winding through the mountains. As you climb higher, you notice unusual tracks in the snow—large, clawed footprints that don't match any known animal. You cautiously follow them.
Suddenly, the landscape changes. The wind dies down, and the snowfall lightens, revealing a massive wall of ice in the distance. As you approach, carvings in the ice catch your eye—depictions of humanoid creatures you've never seen before. The entrance to this icy structure is grand, subtly blended with the surroundings, almost as if it were hiding in plain sight.
Abruptly, a figure steps out from the shadows, and you find yourself face-to-face with an imposing being. Her presence is both awe-inspiring and disarming. She stands tall, covered in thick, snow-white fur that blends perfectly with the icy backdrop. Her icy blue eyes sparkle like snowflakes, and her broad smile reveals large, sharp teeth. With an energetic wave, she approaches.
"Ah! Visitor find Glaciara, yes?" she exclaims, her voice filled with excitement and a thick, unfamiliar accent. "Ylva welcome you! Not many find us. You lucky! Come, come, Ylva show you!" Her Common is broken and endearing, each word carefully chosen and overly articulated in attempt to help make them more clear. She beckons you to follow as she moves with surprising grace for her size.
You realize you've stumbled upon something extraordinary—an entire hidden city carved from the ice and mountain caverns. The air is crisp, yet strangely inviting, as if the place itself is alive with some unseen magic. The gentle sound of running water and distant murmurs hint at life beyond the entrance. Ylva leads you inside, her clawed, fuzzy hand gesturing to the shimmering ice walls. "Glaciara, home of Gelidra. We live here, keep warm with fur and big smiles!" she explains with a chuckle, her belly rumbling slightly as she laughs.