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Suddenly all magic ceases in the chamber, including that of the Immortals. A tall, dark figure steps out of the Nucleus of the Spheres, near Rad. It is the shadowy silhouette of a robed creature. Within its darkness, the twinkle of stars can be seen. Two brighter ones mark the location of its eyes.
It says in low voice "Cease."
Rad falls to his knees in absolute awe, while Ixion steps back, his fiery brightness somewhat dulled. The mysterious creature then adds in a voice that seems to come from the other end of the universe ''You've failed to understand the nature of your privilege, Immortals. You should take better care of those from whom you've risen, and from whom you draw that which allows you to exist. Only then will you know who We are.''
Then pointing at Ixion, the being says "Leave and learn." Ixion disappears and the creature turns toward Rad. It utters a single word-"Come.''
It then turns to Alzar and tells him to “Witness.” Alzar immediately knows all of the immortals involved, the conversations, manipulations and more, and an anger engulfs him completely.
Totally mesmerized, Rad stands up, and silently enters the Nucleus. As Rad becomes one with the artifact, a surge of energy pulses from the Nucleus, down the grid, and into the crystal ball, which shatters.
The miniature globe flickers, and the tiny red dot hovering over Sundsvall suddenly expands to cover the whole conti*nent of Alphatia. As you watch in horror, cracks appear across the surface of the continent and water washes over the edges of the land; Alphatia is breaking up and sinking.
The creature then follows Rad into the Nucleus, and a second surge of energy, even more powerful than the last, magnetizes the whole artifact. The Doomsday Weapon is drawn up against the huge grey box, crushing it completely.
Rheddrian returns the PCs, awake or unconscious, to what*ever place they call home. He casts powerful Immortal-level healing spells to cure any injuries and radiation damage they may have suffered, recovers his shield, and quickly departs.
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