The blinding light faded slowly, leaving Lucan and Maris disoriented. The once-familiar temple chamber was gone, replaced by a strange and alien landscape. They stood at the edge of a vast, shifting terrain that seemed to stretch endlessly in all directions. The sky above was an unnatural swirl of colors, and the air crackled with a sense of otherworldly energy.
Lucan and Maris looked at each other, their faces reflecting a mixture of confusion and trepidation. It was then they noticed a profound change in their bodies. Lucan's once familiar form had transformed into that of a young woman, with delicate features and long, flowing hair. Maris, on the other hand, had taken on a masculine form, his frame now broad and strong.
"What...what happened to us?" Maris exclaimed, his voice deeper and more resonant than before. He looked down at his new body, flexing his hands in astonishment.
