Erend stood quietly near the edge of the basin while the containment operation continued unfolding before him. The fragment remained suspended at the center of the site as countless streams of silver and blue energy flowed between the formations constructed by the expedition mages.
The crystal pylons pulsed steadily. The layers of runes continued spreading across the ground. Their glow becomes brighter with each passing minute.
Everything appeared to be progressing exactly as planned, but Erend found it increasingly difficult to focus solely on the fragment.
A strange sensation continued tugging at his awareness.
At first he thought it was simply fatigue or lingering concern for the kingdoms. However, the feeling refused to disappear and instead it grew stronger.
The world seemed to be shaking.
