Selene, her talisman glowing faintly, studied the inscriptions along the way. "The symbols are aligning with the celestial constellations," she said. "We're approaching the heart of the spire. The energy here is almost overwhelming."
Darian, ever vigilant, scanned the environment for potential threats. "We should stay alert. This place is bound to be protected by more than just physical barriers."
Mara, keeping a sharp eye on their surroundings, nodded in agreement. "The dark forces won't give up easily. They'll likely try to interfere with our progress."
As they reached a large platform, a sudden flash of dark energy erupted from the shadows. The dark figure and its minions had found a way inside the spire, their forms emerging from the very walls of the chamber.
