Other tunnels and caverns appeared along the route. Most were either barricaded with locked gates, protected by guards or both. Humans were allowed in other areas though, including caverns that were beautiful to the point of inspiring awe. Vevin insisted they explore each one. Tathan originally wanted to push on, but the dragon insisted. Most of their meals were taken in those caverns while Vevin examined every nook and cranny. Water running through rock brought colored minerals into many of the caves. The multicolored luminescence of the plants would cause the caves to glow in soft hues. Sometimes tiny crystals would tumble through the water, acting as prisms. The sight would entrance Vevin, who stood there swaying from foot to foot with a wide smile on his face. Sir Danth called it his ‘trance dance’. It would last awhile before he would eagerly suggest they go find another cave. Air currents underground created breezes and winds within the caves. It seemed odd to feel air moving underground as they traveled.
