The chamber shook and trembled as the ancient magic surged through it, the crystal core glowing with an intense, blinding light. Lirien's eyes were forced shut as the energy washed over her, her body trembling with the force of it.
Raven's hand grasped hers tightly, his face set in a fierce determination. "We have to stop this!" he shouted above the din of the ritual.
Kaelara's eyes were fixed on Xarath, her hand on the hilt of her sword. "We can't let it continue!" she cried.
But Xarath merely laughed, its dark energy swirling around it like a vortex. "You're too late," it taunted. "The ritual is nearly complete."
The trio stumbled forward, their eyes adjusting to the blinding light. As they approached the crystal core, they saw that Xarath was standing at its center, its dark energy swirling around it like a shroud.
The air was thick with magic, and the trio could feel its power coursing through them. Lirien's eyes flashed with determination as she raised her hands, her magic surging forward to meet the ritual's energy.
Raven drew his sword, its blade shining with a fierce blue light. "We'll stop you," he snarled.
Kaelara charged forward, her sword flashing in the dim light. "We won't let you destroy our kingdom!"
But Xarath merely laughed, its dark energy swirling around it like a shield. "You're no match for me," it taunted. "I am the Scourge of El'goroth!"
As the trio attacked, the chamber erupted into chaos. The ritual's magic surged forward, threatening to consume them all. Lirien's magic clashed with Xarath's dark energy, Raven's sword flashing with blue light as he fought to reach the Scourge.
Kaelara's sword sliced through the air, her movements a blur as she battled to stay alive. But despite their valiant efforts, it seemed that they were no match for Xarath's power.