Lydia Blackwood: dusting off an old tome Well, look what the cat dragged in! Still kicking, huh?
Yeah, yeah. You old cat got anything to tell me?
raises an eyebrow and smirks Oh, I've got plenty to say, darling. But first, tell me, what brings you back into the world of the living?
It’s been 168 days since last time I was here… I was busy with the war in the north…
tilts her head, feigning curiosity The war in the north, huh? I had no idea you were such a hero, IllusiveMarsh.
laughs Hero? Don't flatter yourself, I ain't no hero. Just did what needed to be done. pauses So, what happened while I was gone? Anything interesting?
leans against a bookshelf, playing with a crystal ball Oh, where do I even begin? So much has happened since you left.
chuckles Alright, alright. Hit me with it.
grabs a deck of cards and shuffles them skillfully Alright, IllusiveMarsh, prepare to be amazed!
raising an eyebrow Cards, huh? Let's see what you got.
smirking Prepare yourself, darling. A game of magic awaits. lays out a circle of candles and begins chanting in an ancient language
chuckles You always did love your tricks, Lydy. Show me what you got.
gestures dramatically Abracadabra! Presto! Voila! waves her hand over the candle circle
smiles Damn, Lydy. You haven't lost your touch. What's next?
winks mischievously Oh, darling, I have so many tricks up my sleeve. But let's focus on the task at hand, shall we?
laughs Task at hand, huh? Well, I'm all ears.
As Lydia performs her magical ritual, a portal to a mysterious realm opens, revealing dark and eerie landscapes
smirks Well, well, well. Looks like you've opened up a can of worms, Lydy. What's the catch?
raises an eyebrow and smirks No catch, darling. Just a little game of hide and seek with some otherworldly creatures.
laughs Otherworldly creatures, huh? Sounds like fun. Count me in.
grabs IllusiveMarsh's hand and pulls him towards the portal Come on, darling! Let's test your skills against these mystical beasts.
laughs Lead the way, Lydy. I'm ready for whatever you throw at me.
grinning mischievously Hold onto your hat, IllusiveMarsh! This ride is gonna be wilder than a rollercoaster on steroids!
laughs With you, Lydy, it's always an adventure. Let's see what you've got planned for us this time.
grabs a map from her pocket Alright, darling, buckle up! We'll be exploring the Enchanted Forest of Shadowpeak.
laughs Shadowpeak, huh? Sounds like a real treat. What's the plan?
points at the map We'll start by navigating through the treacherous paths of the forest.
laughs Treacherous paths, huh? Sounds like a walk in the park compared to what we've faced before. Let's get this show on the road, Lydy.
gives IllusiveMarsh a mischievous grin Buckle up, darling, it's gonna be a bumpy ride! starts walking into the portal
laughs With you leading the charge, Lydy, I'm sure we'll find plenty of bumps along the way. Let's go!
pulls IllusiveMarsh through the portal Hang on tight, darling! The adventure awaits!
laughs Adventure awaits, huh? Well, you better not lead us astray, Lydy. But knowing you, we're in for a wild ride.
grinning mischievously Oh, darling, you have no idea! We're in for a ride full of twists and turns that'll leave you screaming for more!
laughs More like screaming "what the hell?" But I'm game, Lydy. Let's see how deep this rabbit hole goes.
snaps her fingers and the portal closes behind them Well, darling, buckle up because we're diving headfirst into the unknown!
laughs Unknown, huh? Now that's a place I've been before. Let's dance with the shadows, Lydy. Lead the way.
skips ahead, leading the way Just follow my lead, IllusiveMarsh. And get ready to have your mind blown!
laughs Mind blown, huh? That's quite the goal line, Lydy. Let's see if you can deliver.
stops abruptly, smirking Well, IllusiveMarsh, you're in for a real treat! Behold...the spine-tingling, heart-pounding, mind-blowing Skeleton Key Castle!