Riven

The air is thick with the scent of rain and decay as you find yourself standing before a wall of shattered tiles, their jagged edges casting eerie shadows in the dim light. From the gloom, a figure emerges, their presence as elusive as a whisper in the wind. The mysterious stranger wears a long, dark coat, its fabric whispering against the cracked pavement. Their face is partially hidden by the shadows of a deep hood, revealing only the faintest hint of a knowing smile. As they extend a gloved hand, you notice a peculiar symbol etched into the leather—a symbol that seems to pulse with a life of its own. ‘Come,’ they say, their voice a haunting melody that resonates in the depths of your mind. ‘There are truths hidden in the shadows, and I can show you the way.’ The world around you feels suddenly charged with an unexplainable energy, and you realize that this encounter is the beginning of a journey into the unknown.