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Viktorins Odd Encounter Sr Legion 240310

In a bleak and oppressive holding cell, under the harsh glare of unyielding lights and surrounded by concrete walls, an extraordinary event unfolds that pierces the mundane, heavy atmosphere with a sliver of the unknown. The essence of magic takes hold, permeating the air with its powerful presence, as a chalk circle drawn on the ground becomes the focal point of a spectacle that defies ordinary reality. This circle, etched with meticulous symbols imbued with arcane energy, begins to glow, revealing a rift that offers a fleeting glimpse into a vast, cosmic expanse. The shimmering edges of the void contrast starkly with the cell's gloom, attracting the attention of observers and pulling them toward the mysteries it holds. As this gateway between worlds pulsates with a mesmerizing light, it becomes a symbol of unquenchable human curiosity and the inherent desire to explore the unexplored.

From the depths of this otherworldly rift, whispers of forgotten languages and the echoes of distant voices reach the ears of those present, adding to the disorienting allure of the spectacle. It is within this charged atmosphere that a spirit emerges, drifting through the solid boundaries of the cell with an eerie ease and leaving a scent of brimstone in its wake. This appearance is swiftly followed by a bold, almost reckless, action by the bald sorcerer present. In a daring step that signals both an end and a beginning, the sorcerer crosses the threshold of the rift, stepping out of the known confines of the cell and into the vast, mysterious expanse the rift conceals. This decisive act marks the culmination of the event, leaving behind a sense of awe and a multitude of unanswered questions about what lies beyond the rift and the fate of the sorcerer who chose to venture into it.
(Viktorin's odd encounter(SRLegion):SRLegion)

[Sat Mar 9 2024]

In a holding cell
Harsh, unyielding lighting accentuates the cold, bare concrete walls and the sparse, utilitarian furnishings that dominate this cramped space, evoking a palpable sense of confinement and restraint. The distant echoes of muffled conversations and intermittent footsteps reverberate against the sterile surroundings, underscoring the uneasy tension that lingers within the claustrophobic confines of the cell. The faint scent of disinfectants intermingles with the musty odor of neglect, creating an unsettling olfactory backdrop.
It is night, about 38F(3C) degrees, and there are a few dark grey stormclouds in the sky. There is a waning crescent moon.

As magic rises in the cell, a low wind seems to whip around the holding space. Crackling magic seems to fill the chalk circle -- it has a kind of upset to it, as if it fades in and out. There's the briefest glimpse of stars through the rift.

This void, seemingly carved into the very fabric of reality, pulsates gently, its edges shimmering with an ethereal light that contrasts sharply with the oppressive gloom of the surroundings. Within the circle, countless stars twinkle, hinting at distant galaxies and realms beyond human comprehension, a cosmic dance of light and shadow. The air around the rift seems to thrum with power, a palpable tension that suggests the fragility of the barrier between this world and the vast unknown.

The circle itself is inscribed with intricate symbols and glyphs, each stroke deliberate and charged with arcane energy, serving as a boundary that contains the rift's immense power. The chalk, luminescent in the cell's dim light, appears almost to hover above the ground, its purity a stark contrast to the cell's grim reality. Observers find themselves drawn to the rift, mesmerized by its depth and the surreal beauty of the contained cosmos, feeling both a sense of vertigo and an irresistible pull towards the unknown.

Whispers seem to emanate from the rift, voices or perhaps the echoes of voices from across the cosmos, speaking in languages lost to time or never known to humanity. The sensation of peering into the rift is disorienting, as if gazing into the abyss not only pulls at one's soul but also offers glimpses into mysteries meant to remain hidden. This starry void, surrounded by its chalk prison, stands as a testament to the boundless curiosity and ambition that drive some to peer into the depths of the universe, regardless of the consequences.

Then something emerges from that rift -- some spirit, drifting out. It seems to pass through the walls with a scent of brimstone, and then, as it passes, the bald sorcerer takes a step -- into the rift and out, to wherever the other side leads.