The Dark Cathedral mansion loomed against the afternoon's sun, and its Gothic spires casting long shadows across the grounds. Within its walls, in Ophix's dimly lit chambers, the black witch prepared for an unprecedented moment, teaching magic to her captive, Yaela.
There were bookshelves stretched from floor to ceiling, with their leather-bound volumes holding knowledge and secrets accumulated over centuries, while magical artifacts and vintage curiosities were scattered throughout the space like silent witnesses to countless rituals. The room itself felt like a Victorian era collector's sanctuary
Between the two women sat a high table bearing four vases, each containing a different flowering plant, today's unwitting participants in Yaela's first lesson.
