Rhea, always quick to sense hidden threats, took a step forward, her keen eyes scanning the clearing. "This place… it feels like something was sealed here. And not just anything—something powerful."
Kael, the team's strategist, examined the runes on the altar closely. "These symbols are from an ancient language. They were used to bind creatures and forces beyond mortal control. Whoever built this altar wasn't just performing rituals; they were trapping something—or someone—far beyond our understanding."
Elara, who was skilled in elemental magic, joined them, her expression a mix of awe and caution. "We should be careful. Old magic like this never fully fades. If we disturb it, we might awaken something best left undisturbed."
