Story 475: The Cathedral of Echoes

The spiral staircase led the team into another expansive underground chamber, this one far more majestic than the last. Towering arches lined the walls, their stone surfaces illuminated by a warm, golden light that seemed to emanate from nowhere. The ceiling soared high above, supported by intricately carved columns that formed a labyrinth of shadows. The air was heavy with a sense of ancient reverence, and the faint hum of something unseen echoed in their ears.

“This isn’t just a chamber,” Shadow whispered, her voice barely audible. “It’s a cathedral.”

The team fanned out, their footsteps reverberating off the stone floor. At the far end of the room, a grand altar stood bathed in light, its surface adorned with strange symbols and artifacts. Above it, a massive stained-glass window depicted a scene of celestial beings locked in battle with shadowy figures.