The Mages continued to mutter amongst themselves, trying to make sense of the earth-shattering events they had just witnessed. Some spoke of prophecies and omens, others of the changing tides of power in their magical society.
But all knew, deep in their hearts, that they had just witnessed the beginning of something monumental - a shift in the very fabric of their world that would have far-reaching consequences for all.
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The journey to their designated chamber in the Mage Retreat was a relatively simple affair, yet it was filled with wonders that left even Gladius and Arianna, for all their power and composure, visibly impressed.
The City Master led them to a magical array inscribed on the ground in pulsing, ethereal light. The runes and symbols that made up the array were complex and beautiful, seeming to shift and dance as they watched.
