Intermission 15 Page 3

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“What was that? Was it from the sanctum?”

No, it’s too close.

“It originated in another valley. If we’re cautious, we should be able to see what happened from a higher vantage.”

“I don’t know if we want to risk getting any closer to… whatever that was.”

“Hang on! I can see something!”

“Ohhh… that’s a big elemental.”

“I assure you, they get bigger.”

“What are all those little lights?”

“It appears that the Guard is already aware of the situation. Those are justiciars in flight, battling the creature.”

Does this mean we’re already too late?

“I do not think so. A large-scale breach would involve more than a single elemental. This one most likely broke free from an Imperial facility, which would account for the rapid response time.”

“I would imagine that we can safely leave the area, confident that the situation will be dealt with.”

“It still worries me.”

“As it should.”

“Come on, let’s go home.”