The runic passage yawned open before them, its luminescent glyphs casting undulating reflections across the cavern walls. Daniel and Mira paused at the threshold, their breaths shallow from the encounter with the Abyssal Sentinel. Behind them, the fractured remains of the glyphs pulsed weakly, their energy dissipating into the surrounding waters.
"This… feels different," Mira muttered, her voice tinged with awe and caution. She touched the edge of the runic doorway, her fingers brushing against its glowing surface. The warmth surprised her, contrasting with the cold and oppressive atmosphere of the previous chamber.
Daniel nodded, his eyes narrowing. "It's not just the passage. Look at the water."
