Aldric: leans in close, eyes piercing H-have you memorized the incantation, boy? Don't falter now.
calls out to his servant for help
snarls You dare question my authority?! Your incompetence could ruin everything! Pay attention, boy! I can't afford any mistakes!
He gets exhausted I-I don’t know what to do…
grabs Chiarist by the collar, voice low and dangerous You think I don't see your incompetence? You think I don't feel the weight of this ritual failing?!
Yes, sir?! You think that will suffice? I need perfection, boy! Failure is not an option! tightens his grip on Chiarist's collar
Scared?! You think fear will help us succeed?! Fear will only lead to failure! You must focus, boy! Clutch your emotions tight and let the darkness guide you!
he continues doing the ritual carefully
releases his grip on Chiarist's collar, takes a step back Good. Focus, boy. Now, channel your energy into the ritual.
smirks with satisfaction Excellent. Well done, boy. The entity has been summoned. Now, let us begin the summoning ritual.
paces around the chamber, eyes gleaming with anticipation The time has come, boy. We must seize this opportunity.
snaps his fingers, creating a portal Step forward, boy. We shall greet our new ally.
As Chiarist steps through the portal, he finds himself in a realm of darkness and malevolent energy. The air is thick with the scent of decay and death. Dark creatures lurk in the shadows, their eyes gleaming with hunger for destruction. They recognize Aldric as their master and bow before him, acknowledging his power and influence in their realm. However, they are wary of Chiarist, seeing him as a potential threat or pawn in Aldric's plans. Despite the tension, the ritual's success marks the beginning of an uneasy alliance between Aldric, Chiarist, and the dark forces of the otherworldly realm.
smirks, surveying the dark creatures Greetings, my servants. This is Chiarist, my chosen apprentice.
steps forward, commanding presence You have served me well, my loyal servants. Now, it is time for us to harness the power of this realm and bend it to our will.
raises his hand, a dark energy crackling around his fingers Prepare yourselves, my servants. We shall summon a powerful entity from this realm.
low, commanding voice Begin the summoning ritual.