The trail ran cold

With a final push, Theo finally passed the first blockage, and was thankfully able to do so ahead of his former leads.
There had been battle here, recent by the still lingering aura of frost along the cave walls. Strange seeing evidence of frost drakes this far south, but in this day and age, it didn't truly bother him.
He did pause when he saw massive bones, feeling an intense pressure when close.
Looking to the rest of the tunnel, he stiffened at the sight of another blockage.
"By Odin, what will it take to get to this old man?"