Last Alchemist
You pick up a jagged stone from the debris and hurl it into a shadowy corridor, the clatter resounding ominously in the stillness. “Over here!” you yell, your words bouncing off the damp walls, before slipping quietly into the alcove by the collapsed archway, prepared to strike as soon as someone investigates the noise.As the debris settles, the faint sound of movement beyond the collapsed archway catches your attention. With a steady but commanding tone, you declare, “I know you’re there. If you mean no harm, show yourself now—otherwise, I’ll treat you as hostile.” You hold your ground, listening intently as the shifting rubble fills the tense silence.Observing the fallen archway, you recognize an opportunity to create a makeshift stronghold. Swiftly gathering the surrounding rubble, you construct a defensive wall and etch protective alchemical symbols into the stones, bracing yourself for any potential danger lurking in the dusty aftermath.Amid the swirling dust and falling debris, you spot a shadowy figure trapped under the wreckage. Raising your voice above the chaos, you call out, “If you’re not an enemy, we have to join forces to survive this!” The figure pauses briefly, then gives a faint nod before attempting to free themselves.