As the vortex pulls you and the young woman closer to the menacing figure, the ground shakes violently beneath your feet. The symbols on the altar flicker erratically, causing sparks of energy to scatter around you. Suddenly, a blinding flash envelops you both, disorienting you for a moment. When your vision clears, you find yourselves in a dimly lit chamber with intricate runes etched into the walls. The air is heavy with the scent of ancient magic.