Joining The Western High Tower

The hearing had concluded, and August found himself in the chambers of Great Sorcerer Hadrumei. Animal skins draped across the walls, their once vibrant colors now faded and worn, while grotesque corpses floated in large, murky vats scattered throughout the space. These remnants of past hunts and experiments lent the room an air of eerie fascination. Magic scrolls and inscriptions cluttered the surfaces, some unfurled and others hastily rolled up, creating a chaotic yet strangely alluring atmosphere.

Seated opposite each other at a sturdy wooden table, August and Hadrumei were drawn into this bizarre yet calm setting. Between them, a peculiar creature hovered—a strange amalgamation of octopus and jellyfish. Its gelatinous body pulsed rhythmically, and as it moved, it dripped two drinks onto the table. The glasses were transparent, revealing a blobby, green liquid that shimmered enticingly.