Venenum - Chapter I
The machine snickered.
"Let's see how much energy one has conserved after two thousand years of inactivity, shall we?"
One could have described the display of lights it produced as a magical, breath-taking experience. Beautiful even, if it were not for the utter destruction that ensued after a final flash of blinding light...
The once thriving city of Zahara lay in utter ruins. Laila felt her knees give way beneath her as she took in the devastating sight before her. Architectural wonders had become nothing more than rubble, completely covered in mounds upon mounds of sand. She could hear screams, shouts and cries, yet not a single soul was in sight.
"Wh- Wh- What have I done?"
Credits & Acknowledgements
- Special effects: Obsidian Dawn (arcane circle brushes)
- Thank you to everyone who encouraged me to go through with this project, sending loads of virtual cookies your way! <3