Belle grew up with a relatively normal life in Ireland, raised by her grandparents who nurtured her into adulthood. However, after learning the truth about her real parents following her college graduation, her world shifted. The mystery of her pare...
Lesson one: Never fight a Cryptid alone, especially as an elf—it never ends well. Cryptids are entirely immune to magic, particularly Elven magic, which makes them formidable adversaries. Unlike other dangerous creatures, Cryptids aren't typically driven by greed or hunger; in fact, they prefer not to eat most things. However, there's one major exception: they have an insatiable craving for elves. The reason for this obsession has never been fully understood, largely due to the Cryptids' secretive and unpredictable nature. What makes them even more dangerous is their intelligence, which rivals that of elves and vampires. They're fully aware of their preferences, and that awareness makes them far more calculating and deadly when encountered.
An elf facing a Cryptid alone has only two viable options: run or negotiate. If neither is possible, escaping their line of sight is the next best strategy, as Cryptids are universally color-blind and can only focus their eyes—or eye—on one target at a time. This singular focus can be exploited if an elf can move fast enough or stay out of sight.
As for why magic doesn't work on Cryptids, it's because they are magic. Cryptids exist as pure, living manifestations of magic, able to both produce and absorb it effortlessly. This innate connection to magic renders them immune to spells and resistant to magical attacks, making them virtually untouchable by conventional Elven means.
Lesson two: Never, under any circumstances, visit the City of Cryptids. This should be obvious after the first lesson, but stepping foot into the fabled city is akin to signing your own death warrant. The legends surrounding this place are steeped in mystery and danger. It is said that a hidden city exists somewhere in the world, shrouded from the eyes of outsiders, where Cryptids are born, live, and grow. This city is their stronghold, their sanctuary—and for any outsider, especially an elf, it is a place of no return.
The stories warn that those who manage to find this city never return. If they do, they are forever bound to the city, tied to it by some unknown force or curse. The rare survivors speak of an inescapable connection to the city, their lives irrevocably changed. For any elf foolhardy enough to venture there, it's not a matter of if they'll meet their doom, but how soon.
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