The forgotten temple

Ren tended to his wounds and scoured the bandit leader's body, finding a purse of money and an intriguing rock etched with mysterious symbols. With a newfound determination, Ren set to work laying traps and devising a plan to ambush the remaining bandits. Despite the odds stacked against him

Ren's wounds slowly began to heal, but his mind was still preoccupied with the strange rock he had found. He studied it closely, trying to decipher the ancient symbols that were etched into its surface. The more he studied it, the more he became convinced that it was the key to unlocking the secrets of the forgotten temple.

As he continued to heal and prepare for the upcoming battle, Ren spent his time laying traps and gathering information about the bandits' movements. He learned their schedules, their habits, and their weaknesses, and he used this knowledge to his advantage.

When the time came for the ambush, Ren was ready. He set his traps carefully, making sure that they would be triggered at just the right moment. And when the bandits arrived, he struck with precision and skill, taking them down one by one.

As the battle raged on, Ren's mind kept returning to the strange rock. He knew that it held the key to unlocking the secrets of the forgotten temple, but he couldn't figure out how to decipher the symbols on its surface. It was a mystery that would haunt him until he could finally solve it.

After some time, Ren noticed that the strange symbol on the rock resembled a combination of the symbols of his patron goddesses: Elysium, the goddess of light, and Erebo, the goddess of darkness. He became intrigued by this and immediately focused on his ring, given to him by Elysium, and his earring, given to him by Erebo. As he did, the rock reacted and began to guide him towards a mysterious door. Ren couldn't shake the feeling that this was somehow all connected to the destiny of this world, and he steeled himself for whatever lay ahead.

When Ren reached the door, he pushed and pulled with all his might, but it wouldn't budge. The door was made of a strange metal that he had never seen before and was much too heavy for him to move. Feeling defeated, Ren took out the strange rock he had found earlier and held it up to the door. To his surprise, a beam of light shot out from his jewels and illuminated a small hole in the door. Without hesitation, Ren inserted the rock into the hole, and the door began to slowly creak open.

As the door opened wider, Ren could hear the sounds of ancient machinery whirring and grinding into action. The noise echoed through the empty chamber, making his heart race with anticipation. As the door swung fully open, Ren was struck by the beauty of the room revealed before him. It was almost completely empty, save for a small altar in the center. The altar was adorned with the two full symbols of the goddesses, Elysium and Erebo. Ren approached the altar with reverence, knowing that he had stumbled upon something ancient and powerful.

As Ren kneels before the altar and focuses his mind on both the ring and earring, the altar reacts by closing the door. Suddenly, he feels weightless and his surroundings disappear. He opens his eyes to find himself in a vast space, one side filled with darkness and the other radiating with light. As he takes it all in, he finally sees the two goddesses in their full magnificence.

As Ren's vision cleared, he found himself standing in a vast space, one side bathed in light and the other shrouded in darkness. The two goddesses appeared before him in their full magnificence. The goddess of light was breathtakingly beautiful, with delicate features that exuded serenity. Her long, blonde hair cascaded down her back and her golden irises shone with an otherworldly radiance. She was dressed in a flowing white gown with intricate gold detailing, which only added to her ethereal presence.

On the other hand, the goddess of darkness was a striking figure, with an alluring beauty that was tempered by her sharp features and feral grace. Her clothing was minimal, with a barely-there bra and loincloth that left little to the imagination. Her face, while stunning, had a haunting quality to it, with razor-sharp teeth that glinted in the darkness. Despite her savage appearance, there was a raw power that emanated from her, and Ren couldn't help but feel a sense of awe and reverence in her presence.

Without speaking, the two goddesses approached him, their contrasting auras merging in a dance of light and shadow. As they drew nearer, Ren felt a sense of unease, as if he was standing before something far beyond his understanding.

Finally, they stopped before him, and Elysium spoke in a voice that seemed to resonate throughout the universe. "Ren, child of light and darkness, you have been chosen to be the bearer of our combined power. With it, you will be able to harness both the light and the darkness, and use them to protect the world from great evil."

However, Ren had no desire to be a hero or savior. After losing so many people and being a pawn in the destiny of others for too long, he sought only answers and perhaps revenge. The gods had given him some information that led him to believe the world of Trencai held the key. But as he delved deeper into his search, he uncovered mysteries that went beyond what the gods had revealed. He discovered that he was not the only Fate Breaker, and that there were other chaotic beings threatening to erase the world. And as he continued down this path, he would have to confront his own inner demons and face the harsh reality that his fate was not entirely in his own hands.

After sharing valuable information with Ren, the two goddesses rewarded him for his bravery and accomplishments. Elysium, pleased with Ren's completion of the mission and his rescue of the little girl, gifted him with a spirit companion named Psyche, a bird with golden feathers and wings that shimmered with the colors of the goddess herself. Erebo, on the other hand, rewarded Ren based on the dark essence he had collected from defeating his enemies. With the essence, Erebo granted Ren a black stallion named Thanatos, which could move with great speed and agility in the darkness, and a sword named Stygian, which could be upgraded with additional essence.

Ren felt a mixture of gratitude and hesitation towards the gifts he had received from the goddesses of light and darkness. He knew that they were the key to his success in his search for answers and revenge. However, he also knew that his path was filled with dangers and uncertainties, and that he would have to rely on these companions to survive.

Ren gazed upon the list of rewards that the goddesses could bestow upon him. Most of the rewards were still locked, but he could see that the sword had several upgrades available, each requiring the absorption of power from the enemies he slayed. The horse and bird companions were already at his side, but he was intrigued by the prospect of an armor that Elysium had promised him the Armor of Nike, it would be awarded to Ren after he slay the Black widow.

As Ren came back to his senses, he realized that he was in the temple once again. He looked at his rewards with a sense of pride, knowing that he had earned them through his hard work and determination.

The sword given to Ren is a magnificent weapon, with a long and slender blade made of a rare and exotic metal. The hilt is adorned with intricate designs of flames, giving it an air of power and danger. As Ren swings the sword, the blade seems to burst into flames, and the heat can be felt even from a distance. The sword has a powerful affinity to fire, and can channel the flames in many ways - it can ignite the surrounding area, create a wall of fire for protection, or even unleash a devastating flame wave that engulfs everything in its path, this can be controlled by Ren willpower, so now he finally has some offensive skill. But with great power comes great responsibility, and Ren must use the sword with caution, as it can easily get out of control and cause great harm if not used wisely.

As he looked around the temple, he noticed the signs of decay and neglect. Elysium's mission was clear - Ren needed to help reconstruct the temple and spread the old faith of the goddesses a mission that Ren could not do along, just the expenditure of rebuilding this would be astronomic, and it will be time consuming, and spreading the faith? Ren was not a proselytizer, he would need other people more trained to do it in his instead. But there was another mission, one that filled Ren with both excitement and dread. He had to explore the great forest of Purran, to locate the source of the chaotic energy that was corrupting the land and its living beings. It was a daunting task, but Ren knew that he had to undertake it if he was to bring peace to the world. As he set out on his mission, he could feel the weight of responsibility on his shoulders. What would he find in the heart of the forest? And what dangers would he face along the way.