Labyrinth of black flames

The path was finally cleared, and the true sight beneath the steps came into full view. What was once hidden was now revealed—a massive, complex arrangement of circular patterns, intricately designed with symbols that seemed both ancient and unknowable.

The pattern spiralled outward, resembling squares upon squares, layered like the gears of some cosmic clock. At its centre lay an enormous temple-like structure, not standing above ground but carved directly into the earth itself, as though it had been etched there by divine hands. The temple was imposing, with columns that rose from the depths of the ground, spiralling upwards, adorned with unfamiliar runes and markings that glistened faintly, almost as if alive with latent power.