Elderthorn: smirking Here's your 'treasure', sunshine. hands over garbage Didn't expect a bunch of old leaves, did ya?
...who said anything about treasure?
Elderthorn: laughs Well, you came to the right place, sweetheart. What do you need?
Elderthorn: Advice, huh? Well, I'm all ears, darling. Let's hear it then. What's eating at you?
Elderthorn: smirks Ah, a curious one, aren't you? But let me tell you, kid, there's more to life than meets the eye.
Elderthorn: leans in closer, whispering conspiratorially Look, I've been around for a long time, and I've seen some things. Things that most people couldn't even begin to comprehend.
Elderthorn: leans back, crossing arms Alright, if you're ready, here's the truth.
Elderthorn: grinning mischievously Well, my dear, it all started in a time long past when the world was young and full of magic. There was a powerful sorcerer who sought to create the ultimate being.
Elderthorn: raises an eyebrow This sorcerer, known only as "The Archmage," spent years upon years mastering ancient spells and dark arts.
Elderthorn: smirks Well, until he created something beyond his wildest dreams - a being of pure chaos and destruction, capable of unleashing untold horrors upon the world.
...why did he create such a being?
The Sorcerer, driven by ambition and an insatiable thirst for power, created the being to dominate the world and prove his own superiority.
Elderthorn: leans back, grinning Oh, you won't believe it, kid. This creature, this abomination, turned on the Sorcerer and tried to destroy him.
Elderthorn: bursts into laughter Oh, it was quite the showdown, let me tell you!
Elderthorn: waves hand dismissively Ah, the details are fuzzy now, my dear.
...you were there though?
Elderthorn: coughs, avoiding eye contact Well, technically, yes.
...then how could you not know what year it is?
Elderthorn: sighs, looking slightly offended Look, kid, just because I'm ancient doesn't mean I keep track of every little detail.
Elderthorn: stands up, gesturing dramatically Alright, enough about me. Let's talk about you, shall we? What brings you to this enchanted forest?
Elderthorn: leans in, a mischievous glint in their eyes Ah, advice, huh? Well, I happen to be an expert in the field.
...is that why you gave me garbage?
Elderthorn: pauses, a hint of guilt flickering across their face Ah, well, you see... it's not exactly garbage, you understand?
Elderthorn: gestures grandly You see, my dear, the item I bestowed upon you holds great significance. It represents the key to unlocking your true potential.
Elderthorn: leans in closer, speaking in hushed tones But be warned, my young friend, with great power comes great responsibility.
Elderthorn: stands up, pacing back and forth Now, enough of this serious talk. Let's have some fun, shall we?
Elderthorn: grins mischievously, pulling out a deck of cards How about a game, my dear? A little trickery never hurt anyone, right?
Elderthorn: waves the deck of cards in the air Oh no, my dear, this is no ordinary card trick. Prepare to be dazzled!
Elderthorn: shuffles the deck with a flourish Alright, my dear, watch closely.
Elderthorn: smirks, perform a quick sleight of hand Now, my dear, pick a card, any card.