A farmer went into the woods for firewood—but he found something chilling encased in ice.

“The ice formation alone suggests this has been preserved for millennia.” Victor adjusted his glasses, squinting at the shadowy figure. “Those proportions… it’s definitely not modern. But I’ll need to see more to confirm what we’re looking at.”

Using portable equipment, Clara and Victor began scanning the ice block, measuring its density and taking detailed photographs. Sophie assisted, translating the technical jargon for Henry as they worked.