Ezra sat cross-legged on the cold stone floor of the ancient temple, surrounded by dusty scrolls and flickering candles. The prophecy of the reincarnates weighed heavily on his mind.
"When darkness descends, and war's embers fade,
Two reincarnated souls shall rise, displaying
Powers born of ancient blood, forged in the heart
Of Eldrida's peak, and Calanthor's sacred art.
"The Dragon's Bane and the Phoenix's Flame,
Shall unite, their bond, the realm's salvation's name
Through trials and strife, they'll find their way
To unlock the secrets, of their ancient sway."
Ezra's eyes scanned the text, searching for hidden meanings. He knew the Dragon's Bane and the Phoenix's Flame referred to Solomon and Henry, but how could he find the physical manifestations of these powers?
Suddenly, a phrase caught his attention: "Eldrida's peak" and "Calanthor's sacred art."
Ezra's mind racing, he recalled ancient lore about Eldrida's peak, a snow-capped mountain where the ancient dragons once roamed. The Dragon's Bane was said to reside within the Dragon's Eye, a mystical crystal hidden within the mountain's depths.
And the Phoenix's Flame? Ezra's thoughts turned to the ancient texts describing Calanthor's sacred art. The Flame was said to be hidden within the Emberhaven's ancient tree, a sacred site guarded by powerful magical wards.
Ezra's determination grew. He would find the Dragon's Bane and the Phoenix's Flame, no matter the cost.
As he poured over the scrolls, a hidden passage revealed itself:
"Seek the keystone, forged from starlight's might,
In ancient Eldrida's heart, where shadows take flight.
And for the Flame, brave Calanthor's sacred night,
Where the last phoenix's ashes hold the key to ignite."
Ezra's eyes widened. The keystone and the phoenix's ashes – the prophecy was revealing its secrets.
With newfound purpose, Ezra set out to decipher the prophecy's final verse:
"Through trials and strife, they'll find their way
To unlock the secrets, of their ancient sway."
What trials lay ahead for Solomon and Henry? And what ancient sway would they unlock?
Ezra's quest for answers had just begun. He hoped they would have time to prepare for the darkness that drew closer.