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 What confronts you on the other side of the doors is a vision of nothingness, a wall of darkness so complete that it appears to have no edges and no substance. Tentatively placing your foot over the threshold you find the floor beyond solid but thickly covered with a fine black ash. For a moment you stand your ground and consider what you should do. At this point of your quest you know that your life means little, any mistake you make a sure path to a quick end. But there can be no doubt that this is the only way forward. Taking a deep breath you gather your courage and harden your resolve, your foot stiring a small cloud of choking soot as you step over the threshold and move into the darkness beyond.
The heat within the passage is overpowering, but the source of its booming thunder lies very close and you can hear it clearly, breathing like a living thing within the turmoil and deafening noise. In the near distance the sound of some immense furnace roars in the darkness, the air distorting as waves of intense heat rush down the corridor towards you. If truly you are nearing the end of your quest then you will find the Tellandra ahead. There can be no doubt in your mind that a source of great power lies near.
Moving further down the passage you understand why it is so black. Thick ash covers not only the floor but the walls and roof as well. In this strange void your torch throws light about you but illuminates nothing except yourself. Looking back at the entranceway to the Lesser Hall you wonder whether this is truly a good idea. After a moment of indecision you feel the collar at your throat and press on eastwards.
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