Chapter 55 Web Of Intrigue

• The council chamber was shrouded in an aura of mystery and foreboding, the air thick with the weight of unspoken secrets. The hooded figures, seated in a semi-circle around Kael, seemed to blend into the shadows, their faces obscured by the darkness of their hoods. The only sound was the soft rustling of their robes, like the gentle lapping of waves on a moonless night.
• As Kael stood before the council, he felt the weight of their gaze upon him, like a physical force that pressed upon his skin. The hooded figures seemed to be absorbing every detail of his appearance, their eyes boring into his very soul. Their silence was oppressive, a palpable force that threatened to crush him beneath its weight.
• To Kael's left, the figure of Brother Arcturus loomed, his presence seeming to fill the room. His hood was pushed back, revealing a face that was both ancient and ageless, with eyes that burned like stars in the darkness. His gaze was fixed intently on Kael, his eyes narrowing as he spoke.