As Rew and his companions stood before the altar, they felt a profound sense of purpose coursing through their veins. The pulsating energy of the ancient artifact seemed to envelop them, filling them with a newfound determination to fulfill their destiny.
With each passing moment, they could feel the boundaries between the physical and spiritual worlds beginning to blur. It was as if they stood at the threshold of a great ascendance, ready to transcend the limitations of mortal existence and become something more.
But as they reached out to grasp the power of the altar, they were met with a sudden resistance—a barrier that seemed to repel their efforts to harness its magic. It was a reminder that the path to ascendance was not an easy one, and that they would need to overcome great trials in order to reach their full potential.
Undeterred, Rew and his companions pressed on, their determination unwavering in the face of adversity. For they knew that they carried within them the seeds of greatness, and that with the power of the citadel at their disposal, they would be unstoppable.
And so, with hearts ablaze and spirits unyielding, they embarked on the next stage of their journey, ready to confront whatever challenges lay ahead. For they understood that true ascendance was not simply a matter of unlocking the secrets of the universe, but of overcoming the darkness that dwelled within their own souls.