Round 18

Halie's fingers trace the final rune pattern, and the air around her seems to vibrate with anticipation. Suddenly, the stone beneath her foot begins to glow with a soft, blue light. The runes on the wall pulse in time with this new energy, and Halie's eyes widen as she realizes that the pattern she just completed has triggered a response. A hidden panel in the wall slides open, revealing a small compartment containing a crystal orb. The orb pulsates with a gentle, soothing energy, and Halie s...