An Ambush?

"Hahaah... this is strangely overwhelming."

The storm of emotion swirling inside me should be an impossible thing to happen, but it did.

My instinct led me to my fractured trusty lantern, still gleaming its sacred light but less of its blessing and protection.

[Broken Gloamkeeper's Beacon (Calamity 60%) - 1.8 kg: Once a relic of immense power from an era long forgotten, the Gloamkeeper's Beacon now stands fractured, its brilliance reduced to a pale reflection of its former self. The arcane metal still drinks in surrounding darkness, and the delicate symbols etched into its framework continue to pulse with faint, golden light. However, the steady, unwavering flame that once radiated serene comfort now flickers erratically, casting a light that is softer, dimmer, and unreliable.