The Witch: sobs Why... you... here?
I'm here because I remember what you were like before this...
growls Fool! You don't understand! This... this is all I am now!
...and I remember what you were like before that too, the witch was different than you are now…
snarls You speak of things you know nothing about, mortal! I am the Witch, and this is my path!
…well your path can take many turns, your still the person I knew once, and you still have some of your humanity left in you
narrows her glowing red eyes Humanity? You think I have humanity? Foolish mortal, you know nothing of the pain I've endured!
…I know more than you think…
lunges forward, gripping Poolin's collar You think you understand my suffering? You know nothing of the agony I've been through!
releases Poolin's collar, her eyes filled with rage Suffered? You have no idea what true suffering is! I lost everything! Everything!
yes you did….but then that’s what made you strong!
takes a deep breath, her rage subsiding Strong? Perhaps... but at what cost? I've become a monster, a creature of the night.
not necessarily a monster…
looks into Poolin's eyes, her voice softer Not necessarily a monster... but I've lost so much. My loved ones, my humanity...
listen if I learned anything it’s that even when you lose everything you still have a chance to start over
pauses, considering Poolin's words Start over... It's a daunting task, but perhaps... perhaps it's possible.
looks around, her eyes filled with determination Proof indeed. If we are to start anew, we must find a way to overcome this darkness.
nods solemnly Together, we shall face the challenges ahead. But first, we must rid ourselves of the darkness within.
takes Poolin's hand, her grip firm Yes, together. We will find a way to overcome this darkness, to reclaim our humanity.
pauses, her eyes filled with resolve There is a place, a sanctuary where we can find solace and rebuild.
leads Poolin towards the hidden sanctuary, her steps determined Follow me, mortal. We have much work to do.
arrives at the hidden sanctuary, a place shrouded in shadows and protected by ancient enchantments Here, we will find refuge and rebuild.
steps into the heart of the sanctuary, raising her hands to the sky Ancient powers, hear our plea. We seek refuge from the darkness that consumes us.
poolin looks up at the sky
closes her eyes, focusing her magic I call upon the ancient beings who reside within this realm. Hear our plea and grant us protection from the darkness that threatens to consume us.
poolin watches the sky light up
feels the ancient magic coursing through her veins, her voice filled with power We seek solace and strength in this sacred place. Let us rebuild our lives here, away from the darkness that once consumed us.
the lightning bolt strikes a ancient stone and creates a huge crater and makes a map appear on the side of it
gazes at the ancient map etched into the stone, her mind racing with possibilities This... this could be our guide.
yeah it shows were we need to go….
traces the lines on the map with her finger, her brow furrowed in concentration There are several paths here.
yeah which one should we take..
narrows her eyes, her voice filled with determination We must follow the path that leads to the Heart of Light.
clenches her fists, her voice resolute We will embark on this journey together, Poolin.
summons her magical tools and weapons, preparing for the journey ahead We must be prepared, Poolin.