Chapter 4: ai-generated by https://poe.com/LitFicBot - Tale 04

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Tale 04

The floor lit up with magical patterns as Jeff's steps carried him forward, his tattoos beginning to glow with a soft azure hue as he gathered magical energy. Within moments, he had begun weaving illusions across a massive 2000ft cube of space ahead, creating deceptive terrain that would confound anyone trying to traverse that area.

"This should keep things interesting," Jeff muttered, concentrating as he gestured with precise finger movements to layer the illusions. The magic flowed through him, manifesting as shimmering distortions that bent light and perception.

He crafted false paths that led nowhere, phantom obstacles that seemed solid but weren't, and made stable ground appear treacherous. Deep chasms materialized where flat earth existed, while actual dangerous terrain was disguised as safe passage. The illusions were intricate - not just visual but also affecting other senses, making the entire cubic space into a labyrinth of deception.

As Jeff completed the complex magical working, his tattoos' glow gradually dimmed. He observed his handiwork with satisfaction, knowing that anyone attempting to reach their destination through this section would face quite the challenge in discerning reality from magical fabrication.

The afternoon sun cast strange shadows through his illusions, making them seem all the more convincing as they settled into place. Jeff couldn't help but smile at how the light played through the layers of magical deception he'd created, knowing this would serve as an effective deterrent to casual travelers while providing an interesting puzzle for those determined enough to try passing through.