The massive door stood before them, its surface covered in intricate carvings and glowing sigils that pulsed faintly with residual energy. The pull in Kain's chest was almost unbearable now, a relentless tug that drew him forward like a moth to a flame.
He exchanged a glance with Serena, who nodded silently and together, they pushed the heavy door open. With a loud groan, its long-unused hinges protested the movement.
The chamber beyond was large, its walls lined with more of the glowing sigils that seemed to pulse in time with Kain the throbbing in Kain's chest. But what caught his attention was the object at the center of the room—a massive, crystalline structure that glowed faintly with a dull purple light.
