The FORGOTTEN Kingdom

st surrounding the ancient city. The night was pitch black, the only light coming from the occasional flash of lightning that

l pounding from their narrow escape. Fen's breathing was heavy besi

ver the roar of the rain. "We can't stay

e. "There's an old cabin near the river," she said, recalling a ma

t Elara's instincts guided them through the maze of trees. After what felt like hours, they finally emerged

f shelter from the storm. Elara and Fen stumbled inside, dripping wet and exhaust

s near the back of the cabin. Together, they cleared a spac

ts of the night had left her drained, but her mind was racing with ques

ad found in the cabin. "I don't know. But whatever's inside, it's powerful.

symbols, their meanings long forgotten by the world. "We need to fig

e box. "And what if it's

ave a choice. Maren and his men will be relentless. If we don't und

The light was subtle but unmistakable, casting an eerie illumination in the dar

nting to the glowing symbols. "

Maybe there's a way to activate it, or

ing. She noticed that some symbols were arranged in patterns, as though they were

freeze. Elara's hand went instinctively to her sword, her senses

Fen whispered, his voice

all storage area filled with old crates and rotting supplies. They

and then a voice-familiar, though st

n? Are you

as an old ally from their travels, someone they had truste

he doorway of the cabin, his face lined with wor

pression a mix of relief and confusion. "Caden,

or you after hearing about the disturbance in Valmor. I've been following the signs-the

rd Caden. "You know some

ve found is connected to an old legend-a legend that speaks of a power that could chan

"What kind of danger

force that can grant immense power but at a terrible cost. It's said to be the source of gre

n we need to be careful. Maren isn't the only one looking for this box

ous. The power within the box could attract more ene

figure out how to open it and uncover its secrets.

nty and danger that lay ahead. The ancient box, with its glowing symbols and hidden secrets, held the key