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The Crimson Elf

Silax a young elf struck by a mysterious illness that takes away his ability to get stronger, yearns for a cure and a way to get stronger. Legend whispers of the World Tree, a mythical entity rumored to hold the key to ultimate power and unmatched healing. Reaching it promises not only a cure but also a chance to reclaim what was taken from him. Driven by ambition and a thirst for strength, Silax leaves home. He spends years searching until one day his efforts bear fruit. What he finds is not the blessing he anticipated, but a curse. It requires a sacrifice, a darkness that must be embraced to wield its might. A power fueled by darkness and life force absorbed from others. This dark power grants him immense strength but test his morals. Torn between ambition and morality, he must make a choice. Embrace his monstrous nature and achieve his goals at the cost of everything or give up on this power to protect the world from its danger. This is a story of the corrupting nature of power, the sacrifice and the cost of achieving ones goals, and the blurred lines between ambition and self-preservation. It's a tale that explores the lengths one might go to in the face of mortality.

kynikoiTDM · Fantasy
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106 Chs

Unexpected Discovery

Finally, Eryn broke the silence, a determined glint flickering in her emerald eyes.

"Alright, let's talk about the Startooth Mountains. Most of what's documented about that place… well, let's just say it's vastly understated. It seems the reports you received from your friend were incomplete."

Silax raised an eyebrow, intrigued.

"Underestimated how?" he inquired, his voice laced with curiosity.

Eryn leaned forward, her elbows resting on the stack of files in front of her.

"The truth is that the Startooth Mountains hold far more than just a few misplaced ore veins. There are vast deposits of rare stones, some with properties we haven't even begun to explore." She declared.