Shadow of the Ancients / Run 001 / Setup
Setup
Pre-canon setup transcript. This branch exists for observability and contract formation. It is not part of the main story timeline.
3 rounds · Setup meeting completed and run contract established.
In the Whispering Woods, where the trees whisper secrets to the wind, a group of adventurers gathers at the crumbling gate of an ancient tower. The air is heavy with the scent of damp earth and decay, and the weight of centuries of dark magic hangs over them like a physical force. Jeane, her crimson eyes gleaming with curiosity, leads the way into the darkness, her dark leathery wings folded against her back.
Varrika, a battle-hardened veteran, takes point, her battleaxe at the ready, as Halie follows closely behind, her silver holy symbol a reassuring bulwark against the unknown dangers that lie within. As they venture deeper into the tower, the silence is broken only by the soft crunch of gravel beneath their feet and the creaking of ancient wooden beams.