Determined to find Kosowana, our heroes ventured back into its treacherous halls. The first chamber glittered with gem-lined walls, a treasure trove waiting to be claimed—but greed had its risks. As Stirmi examined a hidden switch on the throne, a spiked, four-legged creature materialized out of nowhere, striking fiercely before vanishing into the ether.
Forced to retreat, the group regrouped and returned to mine more gems, but the creature continued its relentless assaults. Time and again it struck, appearing and disappearing in a cruel game of cat and mouse. This deadly cycle ended in tragedy, as Ravhin fell to a swift and merciless strike, his fate sealed in the depths of the Cradle.
Determined to push forward, the party gave up on the gems and activated the hidden lever, revealing a secret chamber—but their spectral foe still pursued them, appearing once more to block their path. Desperation drove them deeper into the ruin’s curved corridors until they came upon a stuck door. With raw strength and urgency, they forced it open, revealing a group of nykteras waiting beyond. The creatures, upon recognizing the queen’s symbol of friendship, offered both knowledge of the ancient halls and a place to rest, granting the weary heroes a moment to catch their breath.
Revitalized, the adventurers pressed on, discovering yet another hidden lever that opened into a long hallway—where their persistent enemy finally stood its ground for a final confrontation. As the battle raged, the situation grew dire. But just as hope teetered on the edge, a force unlike any other descended in a storm of raw energy—the master of lightning, Fulminyx. With electrifying precision, she aided our heroes, helping them finally vanquish the relentless beast.
With enemies fallen and mysteries still lingering, the Cradle of Quartz held more secrets waiting to be unearthed. What lay ahead in its gleaming depths? Only time—and courage—would tell.