Vol.3/Chapter 13: A Shadow's Grip

Luca's POV:

The tension in the room was palpable as Bournace, the wiry troll, delved deeper into the arcane mysteries of dark magic. His voice, a low rumble, echoed through the chamber, painting a picture of both immense power and terrible consequence.

"Dark magic," he explained, "is a force that can be bent to one's will. It's a raw, untamed power, capable of extraordinary feats. But it comes at a cost, a heavy one."

Miko, his son with a sly grin, chimed in, "Think of it as a double-edged sword. It can heal, it can destroy. It can give life, and it can take it away. But each blade has its purpose, and each purpose its price."

Bournace continued, his voice growing more intense. "Dark magic is a vast and complex field, divided into numerous branches. Necromancy, for instance, allows one to manipulate the dead, to command the spirits of the departed. A powerful tool, but one that can easily consume the practitioner."