As they stepped inside, an enchanted fire lit up the room. The room stretched onwards almost endlessly on either side. In the distance, you could see the distant walls were lined with rows upon rows of books. The walls stretched high above to a vaulted ceiling covered in a strange enchantment that made it appear…… Continue reading Chapter 28: Revelation
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Chapter 27: Unexpected Meeting
Selene waited a moment after the voices stopped, unsure what to think. Eventually, she decided it best to accept there was some kind of game at play and the voices hoped she would help them win. Of course, Selene wasn’t certain she wanted either side to win in this game, but at least the voices…… Continue reading Chapter 27: Unexpected Meeting
Chapter 26: Voices
Selene stayed against the wall for a time, regaining her strength. As her heavy breath slowed, her mind raced. Can’t stay here. I just dashed right through them, meaning this is the way they were going before they heard me. As soon as they give up looking for me, they’ll come this way again. I’ll…… Continue reading Chapter 26: Voices
Chapter 25: Alone
Silence. A common ally to a thief. It safeguarded your prowl each night, letting you know if you were ever followed or if a guard waited around the next corner. True, silence could be a double edged sword, but once you mastered the art of silence, it was the most trustworthy friend you could ever…… Continue reading Chapter 25: Alone
Chapter 24: The Trap Shuts
Selene awoke with a start, sweat beading on her brow. She had the same nightmare as before the attack, but this time it was only the final part. Drowning under the gaze of some awful monster looming above. As she got her bearings, she saw the others beginning to rise as well. Everyone seemed far…… Continue reading Chapter 24: The Trap Shuts
Chapter 23: Labyrinth
The group continued through this open area. Jezran kept his light overhead, illuminating the path ahead of them. The body of this creature made the terrain a little more difficult, but they made good progress until they reached the end of the open area. Before them now was a tunnel, far removed from the ornate…… Continue reading Chapter 23: Labyrinth
Chapter 22: Buried Secrets
It was not long before the party started their journey anew. Upon closer inspection, the cliff face was not a sheer drop, but a crumbling descent separated into several ledges that continued in the dark. Likely due to some kind of decay or shift in the earth. Selene preferred to think it was giant moles. …… Continue reading Chapter 22: Buried Secrets
Chapter 21: Ancient Decay
The stairs ended, leading to a long hallway. Past the hall was a small balcony, and a yawning chasm opened before them. As Selene stood at the balcony and peered below, she found she couldn’t see anything in spite of her dark attuned vision. “Huh,” she whispered, “I can’t see anything.” “That’s weird, neither can…… Continue reading Chapter 21: Ancient Decay
Chapter 20: Descent
When one considers a descent into darkness, they often consider a plunge. A sudden drop from light to dark. Not the slow, steady decline of well worn steps. Adrenaline faded quickly despite their dire circumstances. The danger they faced now was less immediate than their disturbed slumber. An endless line of stairs pulling them deeper…… Continue reading Chapter 20: Descent
Chapter 19: Nightmare
Shadows encroached upon an ancient city. A city lost to time, to reality. Untouched and vacant, save one. Selene ran through decrepit streets, worn away by aeons uncounted. Shattered remains scattered about. The dead entombed by hallowed halls. She could not stop, lest she join them. There was no time to think, to comprehend. There…… Continue reading Chapter 19: Nightmare