~At a different location~
The gigantic mahogany double doors creaked open, revealing a massive hall that seemed to stretch on forever.
The vaulted ceiling disappeared into darkness, giving the unsettling impression that the room opened up directly into some vast, starless void.
The room was packed with faces that ranged from curious to perfectly drawn, hardly concealing the blatant desire for power that was burning in their eyes.
They were all seated in elaborate high-backed chairs that looked straight out of a medieval torture chamber décor. The strange symbols carefully carved on each chair gave off a very occult vibe.
Looking closely, one could swear some of the carved figures were subtly shifting positions when not being stared at directly.
All attendees were dressed in all-b
