Chapter 54: Accusation

As they stepped inside, a grand hallway unfolded before them, stretching deep into the heart of the building.

Flanking either side were orderly rows of seats, leading towards a majestic sight at the far end: a slightly elevated platform dominated by an imposing Shrine.

Behind the Shrine, towering windows soared to a height of over 100 feet, through which streamed ethereal rays of pure sunlight, casting an otherworldly glow throughout the hall.

The Shrine itself was a marvel of craftsmanship, fashioned from gleaming green metal. Its pointed spikes of steel radiated outward before gracefully curving back towards the center. Numerous spikes adorned each end of the Shrine, all converging towards a central point where a luminous glass orb floated mysteriously.

A small line of people awaited their turn near the Shrine, overseen by a short moosh figure clad in a flowing green vestment.