Interlude #1: The First Reading of the Oracle

... upon the sphere of annihilation. "Just don't grant him the ability to see his own death at my hand." The tendrils of the tentacle rod drag upon the floor as Hedrack stops in front of the thick basalt door. He gazes into the demon's face on the door and asks, "Do you still seek to challenge me?" Understandably the door opens, revealing a chamber lit by a trio of dim glowing balls floating near ...