Dota 2 World: Return of Oracle

Chapter 7: Ranger

The least one can do after having a major battle is have a long break right? I thought to myself as I followed the old man to the heart of the fallen spire. Since Rylai was recovered, she had offered to help with the reparations of the Blueheart Glacier, due to her inability to help out much during the actual battle. Razzil seemed pretty unharmed, considering the fact that both he and the ogre was at the very centre of the battle not long ago. As me, Invoker and the old man proceeded to the spire, Razzil had offered to help Rylai, while the ogre simply followed Razzil.

As we near the heart of the spire, I realised that there was actually a sort of a crater in the middle, making the bottom seemed much larger up close and the tip much thinner when the spire still stood tall previously. Within the crater was a flight of stairs leading downwards deep down into the Earth, I refuse to even think of how deep it could lead one down.

When we reached the centre, the old man paused, "You must have known by now, yes I am the Ice Wizard of the glacier, ex-Ice Wizard, if you will, since Rylai was supposed to take my place. Now, time is short so we shall not seek counsel in my chambers, but rather right here, right now in this spot."

"So you've broken from your hibernation, eh? I still remembered telling you it was a bad idea to leave a girl to take charge of your land, look at what happened?" Invoker said nonchalantly as he gestured at the wreckage left behind by Pudge's creeps.

Although feeling the urge to defend Rylai, I felt a strong wave of authority radiating from the two historic figures and decided to simply keep my mouth shut.

"She was ambushed by Magina, as you very well know Invoker, let's not waste time on such petty disputes. The Oracle has moved once more, this time he's getting even closer to his purpose then he ever did in these past millennia. If you wish to stop him, we will have to do things swiftly and split our forces. I shall need to remain here and defend the secrets of the glacier hidden in my chambers, but you would need to gather an army, Invoker." The Ice Wizard commanded.

Invoker seemed hesitant, his eyes rang of ancient knowledge as he replied, "An army? Does that mean the prophecy is indeed coming to pass?"

"The prophecy had begun long ago, even without the knowledge of the Oracle. In fact, it was he who planted the seeds of his own downfall, even though he do not yet know. You need an army, but in particular one led by a fiery Slayer. Go and seek out she who resides in the blazing Desert of Misrule, the sibling of the Crystal Maiden." With the use of her hero name, the Ice Wizard seemed to be overcome with a moment of sadness, which passed as quickly as it arrived. "As for you, Jason, your mission is going to be harder and tougher than Invoker's. While I would have sent Invoker for this, your abilities make you a far better candidate for this task."

The Ice Wizard drew his staff and cast a wave of magic on the ground, which shifted and formed into the blue sigil that I hadn't seen for some time.

He then turned to me again and said, "The Oracle is now seeking what is known as the Seed, by sending his fearsome follower, Mogul Khan the Axe. He is actually all that remains of the Red Mist Army, which is by far one of the strongest army of all worlds. Anyway, you have to stop Axe from getting the Seed, because even I do not know what its powers is. The Seed is rumoured to be held by a Lone Druid called Sylla, last of the Bear Clan. Should the Seed be planted, no one knows what would happen, not even him. If you need more information, consult the Book of Forbidden Prophecies, a new chapter should have been seared into the book by Pallid Sybils, who bred and birthed all Oracles."

"This portal will bring you straight into the forests where I had last seen him during my hibernation, when I saw everything, hear everything and know... everything. This battle will not be easy, but you will not be alone. Lastly, while I need Razzil here, it may be a good idea for Rylai to follow you, since I could contact her from great distances due to the Frozen Arts we share in common." The Ice Wizard said, just as Rylai walked over to us. "Lastly, remember Jason, your powers are far greater than you could possibly imagine. Train hard along the way, and put the Heart of Eldwurm to good use, since I'm sure you could unleash its true powers somewhere in the near future... Along the way, you, could discover something that may be hard to overcome. When that moment arrives, just remember, you are not alone, you have never been, for a long time."