Fragments of the Hidden Path
As Aglovan and his companions pressed on after their victory in Therwall, whispers of Alaris's tower began to resurface. Located at the misty seaside cliffs, the tower was said to be hidden by a powerful spell, rendering it invisible to all but the bearer of a mysterious amulet. Their path seemed clear, but securing the amulet would be anything but simple.
The group reached a crumbling temple, cloaked in eerie silence. Faint beams of sunlight filtered through shattered windows, casting strange shadows over the ruins. The only sign of life was a withered priest, his face pale and his body thin from years of isolation. Bound by an ancient vow, he had willingly sealed half his being behind a stone wall to remain undisturbed in his endless prayers.
Despite his reluctance, the priest revealed a crucial truth: the amulet had been shattered and its fragments scattered to four sacred sites. The locations were veiled in secrecy, known only to a long-forgotten clairvoyant who dwelled in the treacherous ice desert far to the north. As a final plea to be left alone, the priest whispered an ominous warning: "The path to Alaris’s tower is fraught with trials, each more perilous than the last. Choose wisely where you tread, or you may never return."
With this cryptic knowledge, Aglovan and his companions set out to locate the fragments. But time was of the essence. Alaris’s plans were already in motion, and their window to thwart him was narrowing. The party steeled themselves for the trials ahead, knowing that the path to the clairvoyant—and ultimately the tower—would demand more than just courage.
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