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son. His tiny fingers curled against her c

eraphina whispered. "He

refuge among those who were once called monsters. You wish to control what cannot be contained. Tell me, S

enched. "I will no

long moment. Then, with

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e can fight the Abyss forever. Bu

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serpent winding through the darkened plains. At its head, Malagar rode

ushed tones, his words weaving di

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lained. "Wards meant to keep the

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oor loomed before them. The hooded man placed his palm aga

erground chamber, a plac

energy. The very fabric of

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pounding as the heavy stone door slid open. The air inside was thick

low. At the center of the chamber, a massive circular stone platform lay

rm. "This is where you will begin. If you are to prot

ild in her arms. He was watching the glowing runes

and nodded. "Wha

toward the platform. "St

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steadying herself. "Then t

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ps toward understanding the Aby

hes lighting the path ahead. The sky above w

. "My lord, we've found traces of them. They'

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g on the energy around her. The hooded man's voice was distant now,

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