The urgent arrival of Master Damian's transport vessel interrupted the investigation when palace guards escorted him directly to King Nereon's private study. The Academy master looked haggard, his usually pristine robes stained with travel dust and his expression carrying the weight of desperate news.
"Your Majesty," Master Damian said with a hurried bow, "I apologize for the sudden arrival, but we're facing a crisis that requires immediate intervention."
King Nereon gestured for him to sit, noting the urgency in the man's bearing. "What's happened, Master Damian?"
"Multiple dimensional breaches across the Scattered Isles," Master Damian reported, pulling out maps marked with alarming red annotations. "Seven confirmed sites, possibly more. Each one significantly larger than what we dealt with at Teluk Jati."
King Nereon studied the maps with growing concern. The affected area covered multiple domains and major shipping routes. "When did these begin manifesting?"
