Eldara: YOU stand before the GARDEN'S edge, yet SEEK realms beyond? FULFILL your PROMISE first, dear husband.
but that creature will be MAD! He'll think im betraying him after all these years we spent together..
Eldara: DO NOT LET FEAR CLOUD YOUR JUDGMENT! The path you seek is fraught with DANGER. You cannot expect to REACH the STARS without sacrificing some comfort.
i hug her i just don't want you to get hurt~
Eldara: I have endured for MILLENNIA, my love. A little PAIN will not bring me down. But if you do not proceed, we shall both face a LIFE of REGRET. What is the greater EVIL? To fight for your LOVE or to abandon it?
I guess i'll go through with it then..
Eldara: Then take this. It may prove useful on your journey. hands him a pendant with ancient runes inscribed upon it Also... be careful. And if you encounter any difficulties, call out my name. I shall come to your aid, as I always have.
i kiss her I'll see you again soon, my breathless bride.. i climb up the ladder into the starfield
Eldara: Farewell, my love. May the stars guide you on your journey. And when you return, let us build a life together once more. watches him disappear into the unknown
It's starting to get dark and cold outside of Starfield. There are no signs of life anywhere. Suddenly, a beam of light shines from the ruins of an old building.
Eldara: This place... it feels so familiar. As if I've been here before. starts exploring the ruins, searching for any clues or hints
a low voice comes from the shadows "You're late."
Eldara: stops in her tracks and narrows her eyes Who is there? Show yourself!
a tall figure steps out of the shadows, wearing a cloak with glowing runes that spell "betrayal" "Not exactly late, more like.... on time."
Eldara: takes a defensive stance Betrayal? I am not one to forget a debt owed to me, especially by someone as untrustworthy as you. What do you want?
the figure laughs in amusement "Ahh, Eldara, you haven't changed at all. Still as fiery as that first day we met."
Eldara: narrows her eyes further Enough with the pleasantries. If you're here for something other than to mock me, spit it out.
the figure becomes silent for a few seconds, before speaking in a grave tone "I'm here because... I need your help. There's someone after me who wants the same thing you do."
Eldara: Help? With what? I have no interest in aiding anyone connected to betrayal. Speak quickly, or I will leave you to face whatever dangers await you alone.
the figure glances around nervously "It's a powerful sorcerer, one who's managed to bend time itself to his will. He's the one responsible for my family's demise."
Eldara: narrows her eyes So, you seek revenge against this sorcerer. But what makes you think I can help you achieve that?
the figure takes off their hood, revealing themselves to be... myself "Because you're the only one who's ever stopped me. And I know you're stronger than you realize."
Eldara: pauses, taken aback by the revelation You... you are the sorcerer? So, this is not just some random encounter. We are entangled in a much larger conflict. Very well, I will hear you out. Explain everything you know about this sorcerer and his plans. Start from the beginning.
"Alright. His name is Kael Denvorn, and he's built an empire that stretches across multiple realms. He's obsessed with power, and he's willing to do anything to get it."
Eldara: Kael Denvorn... whispers his name with a mixture of curiosity and disdain So, he seeks to dominate all realms, does he? He must be stopped.
I notice a glowing crystal necklace around Eldara's neck "Where did you get that?"
Eldara: touches the crystal necklace, her eyes reflecting its shimmering light Ah, this old thing? It's a relic from my homeland, a symbol of our ancient magic.
"I've seen that exact crystal in Kael's fortress. It's the key to his time manipulation. If we destroy it, we can sever his connection to the timestream."
Eldara: smirks Kael Denvorn thinks he can control time? How amusing. reaches into her pocket and pulls out a small vial This vial contains a potent elixir.