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Another abandoned quarry thought to be used by ancient road builders sat twenty miles north of the main settlement, far enough from any curious eyes - but close enough for Qatrand to reach quickly… without seeming like she was doing anything other than patrolling her domain. Down one particular shaft, carved out stone walls rose high on all sides and created natural cover for the light and energies the realmshard might soon unleash during activation.
Standing at the center, Nohre clutched that ancient artifact with hands that trembled around the strange shape. Despite her attempts at composure, she was sort of terrified that it wouldn't work 'right'. That they would end up somewhere else than where they were trying to go… that she would be separated from Fusand like Elua was from her spouse, without any of the knowhow on how to return.
"You're sure that I should just stand here?"
"When all three of you are close enough to it, it will begin - and then can't be stopped."
