Shadows of the Future

The battle lasted for several hours, but eventually the creatures were knocked down as their bodies fell like puppets without wires after the Dragon Kings focused their technique on destroying the concept of runes on their bodies. Crash! Boom! The earth shook with each devastating blow, and the air was thick with the sound of clashing energies.

Thud! Thud! Thud! The creatures' bodies hit the ground one by one, the sickening sound of their skulls cracking as they crumpled under the force.

But the victory was short-lived. Sssssshh... The wind howled as Volmeryn's gaze swept across the ruins of the guards, his expression hardening.

Volmeryn: «It was a warning, we are far from the goal.»

Lysandros (with a cruel look on his lips): «And we're going to have to face a lot worse than that. This quest won't be that simple.»

Snarl ! His voice was cold, the tension in the air palpable as if the very atmosphere was thick with impending doom.

Volmeryn: «It will never be easy. But this is how we must face our destiny.»

And so their quest for the Heart of Drakara continued. But at each stage, the challenges became bigger, darker. Wham! A distant crash echoed in the void, as if something far beyond their sight was shifting in preparation for the coming trials.

The dragons couldn't help but wonder if the price of victory would be higher than they had imagined.

The quest for the Heart of Drakara was not just an adventure. It became a test of their unity, a test of their power, and perhaps the key to their dominance.

Volmeryn advanced in the lead, observing the darkness that surrounded them. Each step made the ground vibrate. Thud. Thud. His allies, though accustomed to danger, couldn't help but feel the mystery of this place.

Volmeryn: «I have a vision that this is where the dragons were betrayed.»

Eirlys knew that the quest for the Heart of Drakara would lead them to face not only powerful enemies but also truths about their own past. Dragons were proud creatures, but their history was filled with internal conflicts, power struggles, betrayals. Clink. Clink. The sound of their gear echoed faintly in the cavern.

Eirlys: «Do you think the answers we are looking for are here? Or are we simply chasing a chimera?»

Volmeryn did not respond immediately. Hm. He had often thought about this question. The other dragons were temporary allies.Whoosh. A faint breeze stirred the stale air. Once the quest for the Heart was accomplished, everything could change. Perhaps he himself was not exempt from the ambition that consumed others.

Volmeryn: «The Heart of Drakara is more than an artifact, it's the key to our heritage. A power that could redefine this world. It is not just a question of conquest. We all need to understand why it was sealed.»

Aleron: «What if the Heart wasn't meant to be in our hands? What would happen if all this destroyed us rather than elevated us?»

Boom. A distant rumble echoed through the darkness, making them all pause.

Volmeryn: «That's what we're going to find out.»

Hours passed as they crossed the mountains. They had passed through several magical traps, dangerous illusions that tried to lead them astray. The forces they faced were not only physical but also psychological. Every corner seemed to harbor inner demons, specters from the dragons' past.

Suddenly they heard a cry

"Aaaaaargh!"

This cry was filled with anger and rage . The dragon kings stopped immediately, their keen senses had detected the source of the scream. It came from a cave not far away.

Lysandros: «What is it? An illusion? Or a real threat?»

Volmeryn was silent for a moment and then motioned for the other dragon kings to follow him. Without a word, they advanced towards the entrance of the cave.

The cry intensified as they approached.

"Graaaaaah!"

It was clear that something or someone was suffering. When they entered the cave, they saw a crystal suspended in the air, blue in color.

Bzzzzt!

The faint hum of magic filled their ears. The walls were engraved with the symbols of an era that was already over.

Clink, clink!

The faint sound of broken chains echoed in the cavern. In the center of the cavern stood a figure with broken magic chains around her wrists and a look filled with anger and pain.

She was an ancient dragon, the ancient dragons are the protectors of relics and knowledge. She was a being of unparalleled beauty and majesty but with an air of despair.

Volmeryn: «Who are you?»

He sensed a strange familiarity, but couldn't understand why.

The dragon slowly raised her head. Shhhh... A faint breath escaped her lips. There was an aura of sadness and anger emanating from her.

«You... You have finally arrived. The Heart of Drakara is only part of what you are looking for.»

Volmeryn: «What do you mean?»

She closed her eyes as she struggled to maintain her strength. Huff... Huff... Her breathing was labored.

«You seek power, but you don't know what you are going to liberate. The heart... It can give you anything you desire. But at what price?»

The Dragon Kings remained silent and watched this mysterious dragoness who seemed to know much more than they would have liked.

«I am... Liaris, the guardian of Drakara's heart,» she finally said.

Volmeryn looked lost: «The goalkeeper?»

Liaris: «Yes, I was chosen to protect this artifact, but it also imprisoned me here in this cursed place. The one who carries the Heart has the power to influence the future and to modify, but he must first understand its origins.»

Clang!

The dragon rose slowly and her magic chains broke.

Crack!

The air vibrated with power. She turned to them, her eyes meeting Volmeryn's.

Liaris: «Your quest will take you further than you imagine. It is not only the power that awaits you, but also the consequences of your choices.»

Volmeryn: «What are the consequences?»

Liaris seemed to hesitate, but it was as if she was keeping a strange secret. Hmmm.

«Every dragon who seeks the Heart will have to choose. And this choice could be the end or the beginning of a new era.»

The tension in the cave increased. Drip. Drip. Water echoed from the distant walls as the group realized that the quest they were pursuing was not as simple as they thought.

The Heart of Drakara was not just a weapon, but a catalyst for events far greater than they had imagined.

Volmeryn slowly walked towards Liaris. Thud. His claws scraped against the stone floor:

«I'll find the Heart no matter what. But I need to know: who or what sealed this artifact?»

A strange smile appeared on Liaris' face.Heh.

«The question is not who but whether you are ready to face what you are about to discover.»

Crackle. Volmeryn's aura flared with a faint light as he understood then that his journey had only just begun. The shadows of the future appeared before him, and every answer he sought would only raise more questions.

The Heart of Drakara was waiting for them. But at what price ?

Boom. A distant rumble echoed through the cave. Volmeryn and the other Dragon Kings, now more determined than ever, knew that their quest would take them far further than they had ever imagined. The Dragon Kings followed Volmeryn, but doubts began to arise in their hearts.

The darkness of the future was at hand, and nothing could stop it.