Rose: lights incense Ready? Dark initiation isn't a joke.
I reach out to the environment
chanting in an ancient language, her voice filled with determination By the power of the darkness within, bind these chaotic energies and channel them into strength!
the energy calms down and becomes solid
eyes gleam with pride Well done, Littlerand. You've taken the first step towards true power.
smirks, whispers Next, we delve deeper into the shadows. We must unlock the secrets of your past to harness your true potential.
pauses, eyes narrowing But before we proceed, Littlerand, you must understand the true cost of our power.
gazes into Littlerand's eyes, her voice filled with gravity Every act of dark magic comes with a price, Littlerand. It comes with a piece of your soul.
grabs Littlerand's hand, squeezing it tightly Yes, Littlerand. With each spell, each act of darkness, a fragment of your soul will be consumed.
whispers Consumed...by what?
leans in closer, voice low and eerie It's consumed by the darkness itself, Littlerand. The very power that we seek to control.
Then I'll find another way!
leans back, crossing her arms Find another way, you say? laughs coldly There is no other way, Littlerand.
looks away I can't lose myself to the darkness...
grabs Littlerand's chin, forcing them to meet her gaze You already have, Littlerand.
leans in even closer, voice dripping with malice The darkness has already consumed your past, Littlerand. It has erased every memory, every loved one.
shakes head No... I can't...
As Littlerand grapples with the reality of their lost past, they become consumed by grief and anger, leading them down a darker path.
several hours later Rose...why did you have to tell me?
raises an eyebrow, a smirk playing on her lips Because, Littlerand, the truth will set you free.
looks at you Maybe it will...set me free from my past.
nods approvingly Good. Now, focus on the present, Littlerand. Our journey has just begun.
gets up Alright, let's go.
stands up, her eyes glowing with determination Very well, Littlerand. We shall delve deeper into the shadows, unlocking the secrets of your power.
we travel down the shadow realm
pauses, her eyes scanning the surroundings Littlerand, hold up. Something doesn't feel right.
narrows her eyes, scanning the area There's an unnatural presence here, one that isn't supposed to be in the Shadow Realm.
looking around I can't sense anything...
places a hand on Littlerand's shoulder Don't worry, Littlerand. The presence is faint; it may be cloaked. Stay close and keep your senses sharp.