The meeting chamber was bathed in the warm glow of magical lamps, casting shadows across the room's rich furnishings. Andrew stepped inside, his eyes immediately drawn to the figures seated at the table.
At the head was his great-grandfather, the elder of commanding presence and wisdom. But it was the others gathered with him that caught Andrew's attention.
First was the scholarly-looking elder, his features weathered by age but his eyes still sharp with intellect. Andrew recognized him as the same powerful sorcerer he had seen battling the rank-four demons earlier in the day. His actions had created an opportunity for Andrew to seize the planar crystal, marking him as a powerful ally.
