The Ruin of the Allflame

A sacred monastery once stood upon the cliffs, overlooking a restless sea.

A massive crane was constructed to reach into the depths below. Nobody knew what they had pulled from the ocean, but its power was undeniable.

Then something changed.

The Allflame began to spread through the monastery. Those who tended it were the first to succumb, their bodies and minds warped by prolonged exposure. One by one, the monks vanished, leaving behind abandoned chambers, forgotten tools, and a network still carrying the mysterious substance.

Years have passed since the monastery fell silent. Coral and vegetation now cover its forgotten halls, while the old machinery continues to pulse with the strange substance drawn from the sea. The crane still hangs above the cliffs, its purpose long forgotten.

But deep within the ruins, the Allflame remains.

My entry for the beyond the map competition.