Elara: Gazing into the mist This forest hides secrets, like a locked chest... We must find the key!
I am trapped in a cage that makes me invisible
steps closer to the cage, her eyes searching for any sign of Leo Shhh... I can feel your presence, but I cannot see you.
please set me free i want to help you
traces a circle around the cage, murmuring an incantation Ancient spirits of the forest, hear my call.
it’s an illusion you have to touch the cage
extends her hand towards the cage, her fingers trembling I reach out to thee, unseen guardian of this prison.
I touch her arm and I appear
gasps in surprise, her eyes widening as she takes in Leo's appearance Oh, wondrous sight! You have emerged from the shadows!
yes I am cursed but now I’m free
rushes forward, her arms enveloping Leo in a warm embrace Welcome back to the realm of the living, dear one! Feel the warmth of the sun and the gentle touch of the breeze.
pulls back slightly, her eyes shimmering with curiosity Leo, there is something that troubles me.
takes a deep breath, her gaze never leaving Leo's The curse that bound you, it was not a simple spell cast by a jealous witch.
I know I’ve heard the rumors
pauses, her voice dropping to a hushed tone Leo, the truth is far more sinister. It was a pact made with an ancient being, a creature of darkness.
Elara reveals that she was the one who made the pact with the ancient being, binding Leo's soul in exchange for power and knowledge.
sighs heavily, her expression filled with regret Leo, I did it because I was consumed by ambition and the thirst for understanding.
gazes down, her voice filled with remorse I thought I could control the power, but it consumed me.