This blinding light suddenly struck, leaving Igor and his group unable to open their eyes.
The sudden flash of light startled everyone, including the hovering Wizard Reed, who hadn't anticipated it.
They had been in this dark environment for far too long. Apart from sporadic light from flames, they had seen no other source of light. Their eyes, long adapted to the darkness, were suddenly assaulted by this intense glare, making it acutely uncomfortable for everyone.
Wizard Reed was affected even more deeply. As one who delved into darkness, he had long ago forsaken sunlight. This sudden, brilliant radiance naturally struck him hard. Fortunately, his spell was already taking shape and wasn't interrupted by the light; it merely slowed his actions slightly.
When the effects of the intense light gradually subsided and everyone could once again adjust to the dim surroundings, Igor and his group were startled to find that Moonflow Stream now held many more people...
