The room seemed to pulse with an unnatural energy, the tremors growing stronger by the second. As Elara gripped the relic, she could feel the power within it thrumming in response to the growing disturbance. It was as if the very stone of the chamber had come alive, stirring in response to an ancient awakening. The air crackled with dark energy, and a shadow began to emerge from the farthest corner of the room.
Kade drew his blade, his eyes narrowing as he scanned the shifting darkness. "We don't have much time," he said, his voice low but urgent. "Whatever is coming, we need to deal with it now."