As Rain battled Santi, he could see Gorm out of the corner of his eye, directing the shadow creatures with a cruel smile.
The monstrous leader reveled in the chaos, his laughter echoing off the stone walls as his minions swarmed Rain's companions.
Suddenly, the air crackled with energy, and a blinding light filled the chamber. The teleportation spell flared to life, and with a rush of wind, Thorgar and Valera appeared, and they immediately dashed into the battle.
Golly kept the teleportation portal active, he made sure the magic held steady. The glowing runes pulsed with energy, forming a stable link to the surface.
It was a lifeline, a gateway for reinforcements to pour into the hall and join the battle against Gorm. The gnome's efforts weren't just to maintain the spell — they were to turn the tide of the fight, to give Rain and his companions the backup they desperately needed.