New Arc: Hidden Within The Dragon Empire!
The sun hung low in the sky, casting golden rays through the dense trees of the Grove. Alera stood in a clearing, surrounded by towering ancient trees whose branches twisted and turned like the very shadows that danced beneath them.
The atmosphere was thick with anticipation, her heart pounding as she prepared for her training.
Pyris had assigned one of the phantoms to keep watch over her, a flickering presence at the edge of her awareness, providing both comfort and security which wasn't certain she needed.
She could feel its energy swirling around her like a shroud, a reminder that she was not alone in this endeavor. However, the phantom's presence was also a nudge, urging her to push her limits, she desired the power phantoms commanded and she wanted to have more, to surpasse them.