Exploration of the Darkspawn Hordes

Write a story about a band of explorers who set off to journey through The Deep Roads in Dragon Age, encountering the infamous Darkspawn hordes.

The Deep Roads are fraught with peril, most notably the relentless Darkspawn hordes. Use this prompt to explore themes of team dynamics under pressure, harsh survival conditions, and the moral quandaries coming face to face with these creatures might bring.