The rebel leaders stood in stunned silence, taking in the horrifying scene before them. The revelation that the noble families were involved in worshipping an evil god sent shivers down their spines. The symbols on the walls seemed to pulsate with malevolent energy, and the pentagram at the end of the hall spoke volumes about the dark rituals that had taken place.
Lyle, clenching his fists in anger, broke the silence. "This explains the artifacts and the disappearances, and it could explain just why the royal family has been so lenient to these nobles in the past. They were tapping into forbidden magic, sacrificing innocent lives to gain power and favor from some malevolent entity."
Karswell, with his extensive knowledge of ancient magic, examined the symbols on the walls. "These are not just random symbols; they are part of a dark ritual. And that pentagram... it's a gateway. A connection to the otherworldly forces they sought to appease."
