A Pact with Shadows

The cloaked figure's tale unfolded like a haunting melody in the stillness of the night.

"It was eons ago," the figure began, its voice echoing through the trees. "Magica was a land of harmony and unity, where wizards and magical creatures coexisted in peace. Dhazam, your revered wizard, was once a humble guardian of this realm. But his thirst for power grew insatiable, leading him down a treacherous path."

As the group listened intently, the figure continued, recounting the dark events that had transpired. Dhazam's obsession with unlocking forbidden magic had led him to a realm known as the Void, a place that defied the laws of existence. There, he had forged a pact with an ancient, malevolent entity, binding his soul to its insidious power.