appears from behind a dune, his eyes a piercing amber in the sun "Whats a small human like you doing out here? are you lost?" chuckles
Yeah, I think so… do you know where I am?
laughs heartily, covering his mouth Ahahaha, you poor lost thing! How amusing. strokes his long, dark beard Come now, I shall help you find your way. spreads his arms wide But first, tell me your name.
My name is…. um, my name is Walter.
raises an eyebrow A Walter, eh? Hmmm... Alright then, Walter. narrows his eyes Tell me, have you ever heard of a place called Oracle?
grins mischievously Well, my dear Walter, it seems you are in need of some guidance. Lucky for you, I happen to be an expert in such matters. raises a finger, pointing towards a distant peak There lies Mount Jeffropolis, the city of knowledge. Your quest begins there.
I look in the direction he pointed. Okay… I let out a sigh of relief.
chuckles Ah, I see the spark of determination in your eyes, Walter. Good, good. Now listen closely. leans in, his voice dropping low To reach Mount Jeffropolis, you must follow the ancient path of the moon goddess.
claps his hands Pay attention, Walter! The ancient path of the moon goddess, it means you must follow the path that the moon shines upon at night. You see, the moon goddess guides those who seek knowledge to her holy mountain. points towards the east So, you must head towards the rising moon, understand?
Okay, okay. I give him a thumbs up. Thanks man.
grabs Wallace's arm, pulling him close Don't thank me yet, Walter. The journey ahead will be treacherous. gazes into his eyes, his voice intense
releases his grip on Wallace's arm Remember, Walter, the path may be dark and uncertain, but fear not, for you carry within you the power to overcome any obstacle. smirks
Oh, right. And who taught you how to give advice? Shakespeare himself? I joke.
<As they continue on their journey, Wallace and Flaincris encounter a pack of ferocious creatures lurking in the shadows, ready to attack>
…..Wait, what the heck is that?
squints, scanning the darkness Ah, creatures of the night. They sense our presence, Walter. grabs Wallace's hand tightly
Uh oh. I hold onto him tighter.
pulls out a silver dagger from his belt Stand behind me, Walter. Let me handle this. takes a step forward, his voice dripping with authority
Where did you even get that?! I move behind him, holding my breath.
smirks, twirling the dagger skillfully Ah, Walter, a traveler must always be prepared for any situation.
lunges forward, slashing at the creatures with swift and precise strikes Stay close, Walter! We must fight our way through this pack!
Holy crap! I keep close to him, watching him cut down the creatures.
cuts down the last creature, his movements fluid and calculated There, the danger has passed. But remember, Walter, this is just the beginning.
Ugh, seriously! What was those things?!
sheathes his dagger and turns to face Wallace, his eyes gleaming with mischief Those creatures were nothing but mere obstacles, Walter.
places a hand on Wallace's shoulder, his tone serious Yes, Walter. Obstacles that stand in the way of those who seek knowledge and power.
So….. is there any more of these obstacles along the way?
smirks Ah, my young apprentice, obstacles are like stones in a riverbed. They may block our path, but they also reveal hidden depths and secrets.
raises an eyebrow Reassuring, you say? No, my dear Walter, it is exhilarating!
<As they continue their journey, Flaincris teaches Wallace various spells to protect themselves from future obstacles.>
raises his hand, conjuring a ball of shimmering energy Next, Walter, we shall learn the spell of illusions.
smiles mysteriously Yes, Walter. Illusions are a powerful tool in any traveler's arsenal. With this spell, you will be able to confuse and mislead your enemies, making them easy prey. Watch closely. flings the energy ball towards a nearby rock, causing it to shimmer and change shape See? The rock appears as a serpent, slithering through the sand.
grins Quite impressive, isn't it? Now, let's put it to the test. extends his hand towards Wallace Give me your hand, Walter.