As you channel your own magic to counter the dark tendrils, a blinding clash of powers erupts. The robed figure's hood falls back, revealing their twisted visage - a being of pure malevolence with glowing red eyes and gnarled features. Thrasi fights fiercely by your side, his spells intertwining with yours in a desperate struggle for dominance. Suddenly, a surge of energy explodes, knocking both you and the figure back. As you rise to your feet, wounded but determined, you realize that defeating this ancient evil will come at a great cost. The realm around you trembles as if the very fabric of reality is tearing apart.