Intro Story - Move a Crystal

You reach down to try to take a crystal from the summoning circle. As your fingers draw near there is a crackle of energy. The blue-white light scorches your hand, which you quickly withdraw.

“Oh dear,” says Alex, rubbing his chin in thought. “Did I forget that would happen? Sorry about the burns.”

He sniffs the air deeply. “Ah, I love that smell of ozone and burning, though. Almost worth it, though not nearly as much fun as spreading a plague of madness.”

He looks up at you, so small and sad you almost feel sorry for him. “Maybe someday, eh?” he says, then breaks into another cackle.

A shiver crawls up your spine. This thing is very, very dangerous. What were you thinking trying to set it free?