After consuming the last potion of Darkvision, I find myself able to see clearly in the pitch darkness that surrounds me. A small victory, if you can even call it that. I make my way down three flights of stairs, each step creaking ominously under my armor-clad feet.

As I reach the landing, I am presented with two options: ascend the flight of stairs leading up to the rear or follow the long passageway to my right. My curiosity piqued, I decide to investigate the passageway further. But not before I take a moment to admire my own cunning and bravery - after all, it takes real guts to explore a dark, abandoned ruin such as this one.

I reach under my armor and pull out the black talisman that I had been gifted earlier. With great ceremony, I place it around my neck and recite the incantation "Atrum securis, monstrate mihi viam" - or in common tongue, "Black axe, show me the way". A faint warmth emanates from the talisman as I speak, and I feel a weak urge to follow the passageway. It seems my magical talents are coming in handy after all.

Shall I follow the passageway?