EteRnal vigil Pt.8

The deeper she descended, the more bizarre her tower became. The once familiar stone walls gave way to iridescent, shifting surfaces that seemed to pulse with life. The air grew heavy with an intoxicating scent, a mix of incense and something primal. The temperature continued to rise, the air growing stifling. Sweat beaded on her brow, her scales shimmering in the heat. She pressed on, driven by an insatiable curiosity.