Round 22

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{
"conversations": [
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Varrika slams her mace into the ground, the impact sending a small shower of dust and debris from the ancient stonework. Enough of this waiting around! We came here to retrieve the Time-Splitting Sword, not cower in fear of some ancient ward spirit!" She glares at the gate with fierce determination, then turns her gaze to Merrin. You said you could open that lock, yes? Then do it. Quickly. Before whatever's inside decides to come out and greet us itself."
}
]
}
]