Approaching guardian

Before Argolaith could reply, the ground shuddered violently. A deep, resonant tremor surged through the ruins, making the very air vibrate. 

The ancient stone seemed to groan in protest, and dust and small fragments of debris rained down from the collapsed ceilings. 

In the distance, voices rose in alarm as other scholars and warriors alike sensed the coming danger. 

Rumors began to swirl among those gathered that the primordial beast—its description as dreadful as any nightmare—had finally stirred and was drawing near.

Kaelred's face grew grave. "They say it stands over one hundred feet tall, with twin heads whose eyes glow with a shimmer like a blazing black flame."

"Its wings stretch across the horizon, and its skin is encrusted with metals that shimmer black and gold."

"It is said that wherever it treads, the very mountain is reshaped, and those who dare challenge it are crushed as if they were but insects."