Inside the interrogation chamber, Seraphina wasn't the only conscious person present besides the unconscious Adrian. Shams had also entered, his ancient presence immediately changing the atmosphere of the room.
Shams was a light elf, considered one of the oldest living members of their entire race. Unlike other elves of his advanced age who typically maintained youthful appearances through elf's longevity and magical vitality, he looked incredibly old. His face was deeply lined with wrinkles, his hair completely white and thin, his posture slightly stooped from the weight of countless centuries.
Elves weren't known for visible aging, which made his appearance all the more striking and unsettling to those who encountered him. The deterioration suggested something unnatural had occurred, some price paid that exceeded what time alone could exact.
