Heart of Eternis
nis, traveled under the cover of darkness, their minds preoccupied with the gravity of their mission. The weight
g to life, oblivious to the events unfolding behind its high walls. The palace itself,
ugh the labyrinthine corridors of the palace, finally arriving at the chamber of Lady Isolde, a wise an
rings you here at this hour?" she asked, her gaze flickering to the H
has made his intentions clear. He aims to use the Heart for his o
on. "Zephryn? This is more serious than I imagined. The Heart of
tore balance, not to further Zephryn's ambitions. We thought you might
the palace, hidden from most. It is said to be protected by powerful wards a
move quickly. If Zephryn is as determined
e room, his face pale and anxious. "Your Highness! Lady Elira! There's been an
ank. "We don't
ended, and the flickering torchlight revealed ancient symbols etched into the walls. At the end of the passage, th
intricate wards glowing faintly along the walls. A stone ped
ber. The door to the vault burst open, and Lord Zephryn Maltheos appeared
cold and menacing. "But your efforts are in vain.
n. "You won't get it, Zephryn. We've f
isfaction. "You think you can stop me? The
nds moving swiftly as she chanted ancient spells. Despite her efforts, Zephryn's dark magi
the strain of the battle, the weight of the Heart's power pressing down on her. Cae
er them, Lady Isolde unleashed a powerful counter-curse. The energy in the vault sur
ed with a final, menacing glare. "Thi
ook a moment to catch their breath. The vault was sec
ice tinged with relief. "We need to be pr
our defenses and ensure the Heart is protected. It
taken a crucial step tonight, but the path ahead is fra
sibility settled heavily upon them. The battle for the Heart of