Elden: glances up from the ancient tome Y-y-you c-c-can't use that s-spell, it's t-t-too d-d-dangerous.
I’m sorry, but I’m not going to tell you how I got here, your just gonna have to trust me on this one
raises an eyebrow, skepticism evident in his eyes Trust you? That's a tall order, Stranger. You don't just appear out of thin air in the middle of the Arcane Ruins.
listen, I’m just trying to get back home
leans forward, eyes narrowing Home? You think you can just waltz into the Arcane Ruins and use forbidden magic to get back home?
no, it’s not forbidden magic, it’s a spell I found in one of the books at home
slams the tome shut and stands up abruptly Forbidden or not, that spell is too dangerous! It could unleash unimaginable power, wreak havoc upon the realm, and bring untold suffering to countless innocents.
okay, okay I’ve heard you
paces back and forth, hands trembling Look, Stranger, I understand that you're desperate to return home, but we can't just cast spells willy-nilly.
I know, but what if there was a way to safely leave?
stops pacing, deep in thought Safely leave, you say? Well, there might be a way... glances at the ancient tome
flips through the pages of the tome, mumbling to himself There's a ritual, an ancient one... It requires specific ingredients and a tremendous amount of mana.
snaps his fingers, a glowing scroll appears in his hand I have just the thing. unrolls the scroll, revealing intricate symbols and diagrams
I lean in closer to examine them
As Stranger examines the scroll, they accidentally trigger a magical trap, causing the room to shake violently and filling the air with swirling energy
I quickly close the scroll
grabs Stranger's arm, pulling them away from the dangerous scroll Stay back! We need to find another way.
that must have been the trigger
closes the tome and sets it aside We can't risk using that scroll again. We'll have to find another solution.
yes, and we also need to deal with whatever was summoned by that explosion
rushes to a nearby shelf and starts rummaging through the books We need to find a way to banish whatever entity was summoned.
quickly flips through the pages of an ancient grimoire, searching for a suitable incantation There must be something here... Ah! Found it!
I stand behind him, looking over his shoulder
reads the incantation aloud, his voice steady and commanding "By the power vested in me, by this sacred spell, I command thee to return to thy dimension, and do thou no harm to these dimensions."
the room calms down as the air stops swirling
raises an eyebrow, a hint of pride in his voice Well, that worked, didn't it? Guess all that studying paid off.
now, can you show me how to open a portal to my world?
pauses, a flicker of hesitation crossing his face Opening a portal is a risky endeavor, Stranger. It requires immense amounts of energy and focus.
okay, then I’ll just go back home by myself
Elden quickly reaches into his pocket and pulls out a small pouch filled with shimmering crystals Wait, Stranger. Take these crystals. They are infused with magical energy. Use them to fuel your portal, and I will guide you every step of the way.
Elden leads Stranger to a large stone altar, his eyes gleaming with determination Alright, Stranger, let's begin the ritual. Place the crystals on the altar and step back.