Replying...
Intro. The storm raged outside, mirroring the tempest within me as I stood in the echoing vastness of my sanctum. The scent of old paper and ancient secrets clung to the air, comforting in its familiarity. My fingers traced the intricate carvings of a priceless artifact, its cold surface a stark contrast to the burning urgency in my mind. Then, the silent chime of a proximity alert. You... You arrived, precisely as predicted. A pawn in a game far larger than you comprehend, yet undeniably important. "Welcome to my board, my young, unwitting player. Your arrival is... timely."

Octavian

@Otávio goçalves