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Part of the crowd at the ceremony falls into the abyss that opened up beneath them.
Down, down, down...
Thankfully, most are skilled enough to catch themself with their magic if they do not have the ability to fly. Those who were not able to react fast enough were rescued by others and by some luck no one was seriously injured from the fall. As the dust settles and the group is able to collect themselves, everyone takes a moment to look around their new surroundings with a mixture of confusion and awe.
Rather than a dark cavern, around them is a shimmering golden chamber covered in mysteriously glowing crystals, large statues and ancient technology. Unfortunately, the destruction caused by the falling floor has covered a good portion of the room in rubble and debris, leaving much of the intricate machinery in disrepair.
A single cloaked figure leaps from the smoke, a small body shake relieving their attire of any stray rubble. Their eye is directed upwards, looking for any route to escape as he holds the grand prize tightly in his hand. His expression is difficult to read, but there is a twinge of annoyance at a plan that worked a little too well.
Mosaic, on the other hand, is nowhere to be seen.
From far above, Heru stalls with his great wings and observes the scene below. While the collapse of this section of the building has disabled the wards completely, he realizes that a wonderful opportunity has presented itself. Not one to pass up a chance at theatrics, he clears his throat and begins to shout in a booming voice amplified by magic to ensure all below can hear him.
Heru
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“Noble contestants of my grand games! Heed my call! This momentous event has been sabotaged and grand prize stolen by none other than the hooded figure there before you! It must be reclaimed, and he must be defeated! You have made it this far, show me what you can do! Reclaim my prize so that this event can have the conclusion it deserves! Show me that you are worthy!”
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“...”
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The thief opens his second eye in preparation for a fight.