In a dark, foreboding castle nestled deep within a sprawling forest, an evil wizard sat upon his throne. His name was Mordred, and he was feared by all who knew of him.
With his powerful magic and unquenchable thirst for power, Mordred had conquered many lands and enslaved countless people. He was a ruthless tyrant, known for his cruelty and lack of mercy.
As he sat upon his throne, Mordred surveyed his kingdom with a satisfied smile. His dark, piercing eyes took in the sight of his subjects cowering before him, their fear and desperation palpable in the air.
But despite his many conquests, Mordred was not satisfied. He craved more power, more control, and he was determined to stop at nothing to achieve his goals.
With a flick of his wrist, Mordred summoned one of his loyal followers to his side. "Bring me the Book of Shadows," he commanded, his voice cold and menacing.
The follower nodded fearfully and hurried off to fulfill his master's request. Moments later, he returned with the ancient, leather-bound book in hand.
Mordred eagerly snatched the book from his follower's grasp and began flipping through its pages, his eyes scanning the dark, arcane spells and incantations written within.
With a wicked grin, Mordred began to read aloud, his powerful voice echoing throughout the castle as he summoned forth ancient, malevolent forces.
And with each passing moment, the power of the evil wizard grew stronger and more fearsome, until all who beheld him trembled in fear and dread.