Late that night, he rested in a cave sheltered from the wind, intermittently entering a light Meditation and remaining on guard.
In a state between waking and sleep, he suddenly "heard" a rhythmic "THUMP THUMP" sound from the depths of the cave, as if someone were gently tapping on the stone wall.
He also heard low murmurs in a language he couldn't understand at all, yet it carried an ancient, desolate quality.
The sound bored into his ears, carrying a peculiar Magic Power that made him drowsy. His consciousness felt as if it were about to fly out of his body and drift toward the depths.
The [Eye of Vigilance] saw nothing—only ordinary rock in the depths of the cave—but the sound and the pull were undeniably real.
Ian's consciousness blurred once more. Just then, the panel seemed to detect the abnormality in his mental state. Within his Sea of Spirit, the Will Runes all vibrated in unison.
