abandoned-observatory

Maskull and Nightspore arrive at the Starkness Observatory, only to find it abandoned and in a state of severe neglect, casting doubt on the legitimacy of their invitation from Krag. Inside the dusty, deserted rooms, they discover mysterious bottles labeled with enigmatic terms like 'Solar Back Rays' and 'Arcturian Back Rays,' and experience an unexplained disappearance of one bottle, deepening the mystery. The chapter ends with Maskull reflecting on his skepticism and the cryptic nature of Krag's intentions, awaiting Krag's arrival at night.