[Music recommendation: kalandramusic - Helheim (Extended)]
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Lucian watched the group forming a united wall against the High Council and let out a weary, exasperated sigh at the staggering mess the situation had devolved into.
Just as he was trying to think of the best course of action, he heard Septimus ask Zevran, "What is happening to him?"
All eyes turned back to Ivan. They watched in horror as the side of his body covered in golden dust clashed violently with the other, which was slowly transforming into something darker. His left side was turning a deep, corrupted grey, and then….his eyes snapped open.
One eye was pitch black, just like Viva's. The other gleamed pure white, which seemed to lack a pupil altogether.
Red lightning crashed down on all four sides around him, and Ivan let out a guttural, agonised groan that tore through the air.
