e dense forest that bordered the kingdom's eastern edge. Despite the encroaching darkness, her path was lit by the faint glow of moonlight

ad been passed down through her family-a guide to ancient sites and relics. Tonight, she hoped to uncover m

isting like skeletal fingers reaching for the sky. The usual sounds of the forest-chirping crickets and

n, confirming that she was close to the location described in the old texts. The relic she sought, a crystal k

s she saw a shadow move through the underbrush. The dim light made it difficu

Elira demanded, her voice a

n and concern. "I followed you. The palace has been abuzz with talk of str

ned in surprise.

rest. "There's something off about all of this. Besides, you'

he trees. From the darkness emerged a pack of shadowy creatures-wolf-like beings with eyes that glowed

t of Elira. "Stay behind me," he ordere

reatures advanced, she hesitated, then activated the amulet's power. A burst of shimmerin

e display of magic. "You were telling the truth,"

is why we need to find the relic. It's the

lira's magic weaving protective barriers. The battle was fierce but short-lived, as the crea

ecover. The clearing was now quiet, the only sound the

a said, her voice tinged with

ith an ancient magic that seemed to pulse with each step they took. Finally, they reached an ancient st

of the room, on a pedestal, rested a crystal that pulsed with a rhythmic l

racing with anticipation. "This is it," s

g voice echoed through the chamber.

eyes glinting with malicious intent. He had followed them

stepping in front of Elira.

nt. "The Heart of Eternis belongs to

racing. "You won't get away with this, Zephryn

cy is a tool, and I intend to use it

prepared to confront Zephryn. The fight for the Heart of Ete