Elias Thorne stood
Modern day | The Cinder Valley, high desert | Anticipation and unresolved
The descent into the rift was a
Moments later | The Deep Rift, subterranean | Awe and shared understanding
The harmony of the chime shattered into a violent, discordant shriek as a massive
One hour later | The
The final push through the pressure vent felt like being birthed by the mountain itself, a frantic scramble
The following morning | The Valley Floor | Resolution and reconciliation
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