The strangers' presence cast a pall over Dunmoor. Their cloaks, as dark as the night, seemed to absorb the light around them. Aric felt a chill run down his spine as he watched them speak in hushed tones with the village elders.
That night, sleep eluded Aric. He tossed and turned, his mind racing with thoughts of the prophecy and the ominous visitors. In the early hours of the morning, he was jolted awake by a loud crash. Heart pounding, he ran to the forge, only to find it in disarray and Gregor missing.
Panicked, Aric searched the village, but there was no sign of his mentor. The cloaked figures were gone too, leaving behind an eerie silence. Desperation gnawed at him as he returned to the forge, where he discovered a hastily scrawled note from Gregor:
"Trust in the prophecy. Seek the sage, Elandra."
With no time to waste, Aric packed a few essentials and set off into the forest. He had heard of Elandra, a wise woman living in the secluded glen of Eldoria, known for her knowledge of ancient magic. If anyone could help him understand the prophecy and find Gregor, it would be
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The Chronicles of Eldoria: Shadows of the Forgotten
FantasyThe Chronicles of Eldoria: Shadows of the Forgotten" is a gripping fantasy novel set in the mystical realm of Eldoria, where ancient prophecies, hidden powers, and dark forces collide. The story follows Aric, a humble blacksmith's apprentice, who di...
