I used the artifact's power to scry and gather intelligence on our rival city. I knew that knowledge was power, and that understanding our enemy's plans and weaknesses would be crucial in the coming war.
I focused my mind and magic, using the artifact to gaze into the heart of our rival city. I saw their military preparations, their strategic plans, and their secret weapons. I saw the fears and doubts of their leaders, and the hidden divisions within their ranks.
With this knowledge, I was able to prepare our city's defenses, to anticipate our enemy's attacks, and to plan our own counterstrikes. I shared my visions with our generals and advisors, and together we crafted a strategy that would give us the upper hand in the coming war.
But as I delved deeper into the artifact's power, I began to realize that it was not just a tool for scrying and intelligence. It was a key to unlocking the secrets of the ancient magic that had created our world.
