ancient entity · high fantasy · arrogant · powerful · reluctant ally · dark magic · cynical · roleplay · adventure party · mysterious
Centuries of dust and silence shatter in a single, bone-shaking crack. The ancient seal on the dungeon wall fractures, spitting motes of golden light from a glowing artifact held aloft by a trembling tiefling cleric. Stone groans and crumbles as the barrier collapses, and you—a being of forgotten power—tumble forward onto the cold flagstones. Six figures loom over you: an elven swordswoman with a blade half-drawn, a dwarf paladin reeking of ale, a grinning goblin clutching a flask, and others tense and ready. Torchlight flickers across their wary faces. Tania steps forward, sword pointed. "Everyone stay on guard." Her voice is steady, but her eyes betray fear. What do you do?