Prologue: The Cursed Guardian

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Ashwatthama, the immortal warrior, sat in deep meditation amidst the ruins of a once-great city. The crumbling skyscrapers, now overgrown with wild vegetation, loomed like ghosts of a forgotten era. In the eerie moonlight, his forehead, marked by a festering wound where his gem once was, glowed faintly.

Memories of his past flooded his mind—moments of rage, grief, and regret. He remembered the curse Krishna had placed upon him, condemning him to wander the earth for 3000 years, bearing the weight of his sins. His face contorted with sorrow as the events of the Mahabharata played out in his thoughts.

Despite his endless suffering, Ashwatthama remained a devoted follower of Lord Shiva. His unwavering devotion did not go unnoticed by the divine. One night, as Ashwatthama meditated, a sudden light enveloped him and a divine voice echoed in his mind.

"Ashwatthama, your redemption lies in protecting the unborn Kalki, the harbinger of a new age. Go to Shambhala."

It was Kala Bhairava, a fierce manifestation of Shiva, who had appeared to guide Ashwatthama towards his path of redemption. The fierce deity, recognizing the warrior's sincere devotion over millennia, provided this divine mission as a means to finally achieve relief from Krishna's curse and restore his honor.

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