Far beyond the mortal kingdoms, past several worlds bigger and larger than any other, lay a realm hidden from the naked eyes.
A place untouched by time and unreachable by those born of earth. The air shimmered faintly with silver particles, swirling like floating embers from an invisible fire.
Columns sculpted from black gems spiraled toward a sky that reflected no stars but only a sprawling darkness broken by occasional streaks of violet lightning.
And inside the tallest structure, within a room crafted with an architect's madness and an artist's devotion stood a towering figure: Xavriel.
