Shadow of the Ancients / Run 018 / 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.
The tower's ancient stones groaned under the weight of new purpose, its wards pulsing with fresh dark energy that coiled around the base like a waking serpent. The party stood before the crumbling gate, a barrier sealed by runes that now answered their pres...
The stone tower groans under its own weight, ancient timbers settling with a sound like sighing ghosts. The runes beneath the door pulse with fresh dark energy, each beat sending a visible ripple across the dusty ground. The air thickens, growing heavy and...