There is silence they enter into the cave. Dycedarg steps forward toward the black crystal, raising his hand to halt the other Heroes.

"We must proceed cautiously. We know not what powers might guard the crystal." He warns, his voice sounding concerned, though still with his usual calm reserve.

He continues toward it slowly, as if any unexpected movement might summon down the wrath of heaven.

What are you doing?

What a ridiculous thought. Dycedarg knows precisely what he is doing. His machinations stretch back for years, all leading up to this moment.