Blighted Plains
Blighted Plains.
The next day passes quickly.
There is little conversation on your journey.... You don't have
anything to say- the end to your quest lies within your grasp,
and right now it is the only thing that you think about. Darwin
is equally quiet, apparently thinking of the upcoming confrontation
with his brother. Shila isn't talkative, but she seems upbeat enough,
spending most of her time looking at the crystal or glancing toward
the horizon. The three of you camp for the night, and then move
onward the next morning.
With no structures and little vegetation at all, the plains offer an excellent
view of the surrounding area. As a result, you spot the Onyx Tower
at least an hour before you arrive at it. Your pace slows involuntarily -
the tower has an oppresive presense even from this distance. Despite
all of this, you continue on. You are literally in the shadow of
the tower before any speech is done.
'We should wait no longer.' Darwin says. He is looking about
nervously, as though expecting to be interrupted at any moment.
'There are no agents of my brother nearby... they have all left for
some reason, and I do not want to find out what it is.'
You nod your agreement. Turning to Shila, you smile hopefully.
'This is it.' you say. 'Are you ready?'
Shila nods. 'Yes. This is what I have been preparing for... '
Darwin looks back at the two of you. 'I am going to teleport us
directly to Sean's chamber - at least, where I think his chamber
resides. Be prepared for anything.'
With that as his warning, he begins chanting under his breath.
The scenery blurs around you....
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