gic is not fai

off the water-slick stone walls. Kael Drakos tightened his fingers and clenche

lashing droplets. "If you're here to lecture me, save your breath," he exclaime

Excuses will not prevent the prophecy from catching up with you. They wi

a loud splash. "And what would you want me to do, Theron?" Assume the prophecy i

moist stone mixed with the heat of Theron's scary face. Kael walked down the

ly but firmly. "The prophecy is meant as a challenge,

ting, and doing everything I can to keep this KingdomKingdom from collapsing beneath the weight of a weakened sa

ing because you refuse to lead. The dismantling of the sanctuary is

ced him. "Don't. D

the Moon Weaver, is more than just her betrothed. She holds the key to rebuilding the sanc

flood of his rage. "My path was chosen for me before I was even born," he explained calmly and

Break the chain, Kael. Use your strength and will to ma

ords gnawed at him, worsened by the weight of the prophecy: The Weaver of Light and the

option? And, if he had the choice, how much w

ered that the prophecy may have been incorrect? If what we're doing-traini

perfect. They are forward-thinking ideas developed by those who believe in them.

orrors that awaited beyond Wolf's Crest. Because of the sanctum's destruction, rogue factions had already begun to test the Kingdom's fragile borders. And somewhe

ely. "What good is action when

ause inevitability occurs only after you accept it. You're not just

dium, extinguishing Theron's fires. As the temperature plumme

ery aura grew stronger and his

gertips. The air seemed heavy and oppressive, causing shivers down his s

rena began to move strangely. They twisted and writhed, eventually forming a bl

voice echoing off the arena's stones. "Bea

ield of swirling water. "What do you want?" he inquired,

agon Prince." This is what the KingdomKingdom requires. The sanctum has collapsed, and the bal

e of the sanctuary poses a challenge that we can all conquer.

arrowing. "Fear is not my weapon. The truth is that resto

another step forward. "Enough with your riddles. If you'

darkened. "Fixing the balance is not my goal.

d into the darkness, leaving Kael and The

tly, his strength diminishing as he turned to face Theron. "It's not just about the sanctum,

over the arena. Flames erupted outside the gate

o face the disturbance, allowing his abil

d brightly. "Then let's remind th

r's final words echoed in his mind. Blood