Called Upon

Chapter 15

         Once a revered elder, Sage had fallen victim to the corrupting clutches of evil. Consumed by darkness, he became intent on obtaining the sacred stone, a powerful artifact that granted passage to the crystal dimension, where he could reign supreme and plunge the universe into eternal darkness.

After tirelessly scouring various realms for the coveted stone, Sage's hope began to shake as he returned from the chromatic chasm, a realm that separated the boundaries of reality and fantasy.

Fifty long years had passed since Sage's descent into darkness, and fatigue wore heavy on his weary soul as he contemplated giving up his search. However, echoing whispers of evil taunted him, urging him to persist. With a newfound determination, Sage resisted the temptation to surrender and resolved to continue his quest for ultimate power.

He taught of visiting the premonition pathway, a realm flooding with prophecies which in turn beckoned to him, promising him insights into future prophecies. As he ventured into this otherworldly realm, countless scrolls floated gracefully in the air, each whispering knowledge of the events yet to occur.

Standing amidst the whispers, a solitary scroll swept past Sage, its faint voice barely audible. Despite his raw contamination, he felt a lust to grab it. In an act of desperation, Sage lunged forward and successfully captured the fleeing scroll in his clutches.

Unfolding the scroll, Sage's eyes danced across the fragile parchment, absorbing the words scribed upon its surface. He cautiously read through every line, searching for the revelation that would guide him to the sacred stone.

As his gaze fell upon a formidable sentence, his heart skipped a beat. The prophecy unveiled itself before him: "the sacred stone lies beyond the river of fire."

Overwhelmed with a mix of emotions, Sage felt a sense of completeness and accomplishment wash over him. After half a century of tireless seeking, he had finally procured the long sought-after knowledge of the sacred stone's whereabouts. A flash of happiness illuminated his hardened features as he realized the magnitude of his discovery.

Without hesitating, Sage vowed not to squander another precious moment. Determined to retrieve the sacred stone, he plotted the path to its elusive hiding place. The prophecy called upon him guiding him to the daunting task that laid ahead, revealing that the sacred stone was concealed beyond the treacherous river of fire.

Sage's heart pounded in his chest as he predicted the dangers that awaited him. The river of fire was notorious for its scorching flames and unforgiving currents. It was a trial that few had survived, but Sage's newfound purpose afforded him courage and resilience.