Chapter 239 - The inner sanctum
Scarlett surveyed the lineup of robed wizards in front of her and Grand Wizard Hartford within the Astral Sanctum, studying their faces. They were all Senior Wizards or Principal Wizards, which meant they were skilled enough, but she had expected at least one Grand Wizard or Arch Wizard.
Her gaze lingered momentarily on the purple-haired wizard at the end of the line before she turned to address Gaspar. “Are you certain that this assembly meets the requirements?” she asked.
“I am,” the man replied firmly.
Scarlett regarded him silently. “…Very well. Then shall we commence?”
Casting a final look at the line of wizards, she then moved her attention upwards, admiring the myriad of scenes adorning the dome of the chamber’s ceiling, each depicting notable locations.
The Zuver certainly loved their puzzles.
To players, this particular dungeon had never been that important. There were other dungeons on the Isle that offered better loot and held more quest relevance. That said, it stood out in that you had to have progressed pretty far in the game to even access it.
Noticing that none of the wizards had started moving despite her words, she gestured to Gaspar to initiate the proceedings. He gave her one last, skeptical look before directing the wizards according to her instructions.
“Marlowe, assume your position before the Resting Eye mural. Whiteley, to the Ever-reaching Grotto. Tattersall will take the White Forest, and Rudge the Sunken Crypt.” The man systematically dispatched the orders, pausing when he reached the purple-haired wizard, Yamina. “…Senior Wizard Ward, the Forgotten Tower falls under your responsibility.”
Scarlett’s eyes followed as Yamina crossed the chamber, stopping beneath the artwork depicting a tower emerging amidst a tumultuous sea, its surrounding waters in a perpetual storm.
“Position your hands on the markings within the murals,” Gaspar called out.
The wizards complied, turning to the murals on the walls in front of them and touching the stone.