The Moonlit Veil

ing the bare branches and carrying with it whispers of ancient secrets. Lirael stood on the precipice of a cliff, her dark cloak billowing behind her like the wings of a restle

but it did not fe

n her other hand, she held the sealed missive from the High Council, its black wax seal imprinted with t

ll into enemy hands. The balance of the realms

a tale whispered in hushed tones-it was the key to ending the war that had ravaged the realms for centurie

pivoting in a fluid motion as she drew her sword. Its edge shimme

, Lir

ching the faint glow of the moon. The healer moved with the quiet grace of someone

d not lower her blade entirel

he same question. The Council has been waiting

nd turned back to the horiz

epped beside her, gazing out over the expanse

ned for missions like this her entire life, molded by the Council to be the perfect weapon. Yet this felt d

hall awaken. One heart will save the

her, even as she tr

lly, her voice steady but distan

"Just... don't forget you're human, t

t respond. S

the first rays of dawn. The Sunspire Keep, a fortress of shimmering li

t comforting, as he prepared for the mission ahead. In the great hall, the murmurs of advisors and soldiers filled the air

cutting through the noise. "They seek the Celestial Veil to tip the scales

heard the stories of the Dominion's cruelty, the devastation they left in

ophecy?" Finn asked

or dreamers and fools. We deal in reality. The V

the honor and justice of the Daylight Kingdom, but the war had revealed cracks in

eaming in the sunlight. The journey to the Shattered Peaks would be treacherous, but he was deter

ed's hooves muffled by the moss-covered ground. The Shattered Peaks loomed in t

st, but she pushed it aside. This was her duty, her

e same goal. The paths of moon and sun were about to collide,