Stone Chamber Beneath the Big Top

A narrow subterranean vault hollowed directly beneath the circus's central tent, its stone walls slick with condensation and dimly lit by the filtered glow of the Big Top above. Rough-hewn steps lead down into the chamber, its air thick with the scent of damp earth and old machinery. Deadbeat, Mags, and Ace huddle against its far wall, their breath visible in the chill as they press their palms against the stone in unspoken coordination. The chamber holds the medallion’s location, its existence whispered about but never confirmed—until now.