‘Behind you!’ cried Vorian, directing their attention to another adult Septlim that had also breached the Ardent Gate. ‘Nathanar, we must activate the shield!’
‘I am not--’ he began to shout, when suddenly Anika appeared behind the adult Septlim.
Stretched and thin at first, The Gate Room abruptly snapped into focus. The chamber was full of Septlari, covering the ground and ceiling, scuttling everywhere, hurling themselves at the Knights Thranis with no regard to their losses. Some had latched themselves onto the knights, who were frantically trying to shake off the arachnids, whilst others made for the exit, of which some had already breached the adjoining corridor. She saw one knight desperately roll across the floor, covered in Septlari, trying to dislodge the creatures whilst his
