THE ALTAR WE BURNED
The runes on her body ignited with divine fury.
She called upon the Hollowborn.
One by one, spirits emerged. Not shadows—but luminous echoes. Mothers, warriors, priests, and seers. The line of her blood, unbroken. They formed a circle around her, their presence emboldening the air.
"We rise together," she whispered.
And the air caught flame.
The Elders screamed as their summoning unraveled. The god recoiled, sensing a greater power. Isabella stepped into the circle, her voice now echoing with every Hollowborn before her.
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