Round 8

The crystal shatters in a burst of dark energy that sends them stumbling backward. The spirit woman's form melts and shifts, becoming something twisted and grotesque. "You have failed the test of worthiness," it hisses, its voice echoing through the chamber.* "Now, you will face the trials of binding." Jeane steps forward, her wings stretching wide in what could be interpreted as either defiance or preparation for flight.

Merrin watches with admiration and unease, her rogue's instincts screaming at her to be cautious. Halie clutches her silver cross tighter, her gaze sweeping over the newly appeared doors pulsing with dark energy. Seraphine takes a slow step back, her mind racing as she tries to piece together the fragments of this rapidly escalating situation.

Varrika watches in horror as Jeane transforms before their eyes, her wings stretching wide as she declares herself the binding.*