Prologue

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As I drifted through the void, my fur rustling against the unseen currents that flowed through the darkness like a whispered secret, the only sound was the soft hum of my own existence. Eons seemed to slip by unnoticed, time losing all meaning in the tranquil embrace of the shadows. The weight of eternity pressed down upon me, a crushing force that threatened to suffocate me at any moment.

But then, like a beacon in the vast emptiness, a shimmering light pierced through the darkness, casting a warm glow over the desolate landscape. Its ethereal beauty, a delicate blend of silver and green, beckoned me forward, illuminating the path that lay before me like a shimmering thread of fate. I felt an inexplicable sense of longing stir within me, drawing me closer to the radiant light.

A striking figure emerged before me, a tall woman with lustrous white hair cascading down her back like a waterfall of moonlight. Her pointed wolf ears and tail added an otherworldly charm to her already striking appearance, and her gleaming silver armor seemed to catch the non-existent light like a magnet. A sleek bow was slung over her shoulder, ready for action at a moment's notice, and her quiver of arrows suggested she was a skilled archer always prepared for any challenge.

Around her neck hung a delicate silver necklace resembling a circlet of leaves, with a beautifully crafted image of a howling wolf dangling from it. "Hello, little pup," Aurelia said, her voice warm and inviting as a summer breeze on a warm day. "My name is Aurelia. I've come to give you my Blessing."

I couldn't speak, but I tried to push my thoughts towards Aurelia, my mind racing with questions and uncertainty. What did this mean? What was a blessing? You're giving me your blessing? The uncertainty was palpable as I floated closer to her, my heart pounding in my chest like a drumbeat.

Aurelia's eyes sparkled with warmth as she smiled, her expression radiating kindness and compassion. "It's a Blessing, yes. It will empower you. You're an anomaly – it's curious indeed." She turned away, and I followed her gaze to a small, glowing orb that hovered before me like a moon in miniature. Fascination got the better of me, and I drifted towards it, my paws moving of their own accord.

As I reached out a tentative paw to touch the orb, Aurelia's eyes widened in surprise. "Ah, I didn't expect that," she said softly under her breath.

As I watched Aurelia take a deep breath and turn to face me, I felt an inexplicable sense of connection to this stranger. It was as if we were old friends reuniting after years apart, or perhaps even lifetimes. The air seemed to vibrate with an otherworldly energy as our gazes met, like the hum of a harp string being plucked.

"I have just one request," Aurelia continued, her voice gentle as a summer rain on a parched earth. "If you happen upon my dungeon, please help her. When you're ready, you can bestow a blessing upon her yourself. It may not be as powerful as my own Blessing, but it will make a difference."

A distant look crossed Aurelia's face before she gazed into my soul like a window into the depths of the ocean. "It seems you have a strong affinity for all the elements, but the Storm is where you will truly shine. I'll need to seek assistance from Caelus and Draconis to prepare your vessel for your soul. Their Blessings will aid in this."

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Suddenly, three entities materialized before us. One appeared as a storm in the shape of an elk, its fur blown back by an invisible wind; the next was a colossal red dragon with eyes of molten gold that seemed to burn with an inner fire; and the third was an elf-like figure with celestial markings and starlit hair that shone like stardust in the darkness.

Aurelia directed her attention to the elf. "What brings you here?" she inquired crossly, her voice like thunder on a summer day.

The elf responded casually, "Well, Cael and Draco were making their way... and seeing as it's been six centuries since we all last saw you, I thought I'd pay you a visit."

Turning to me, the elf peered deep into my soul like a wise old sage reading ancient runes. "I understand your need for their assistance. Where will she emerge?"

Aurelia gazed into the void ahead. "She will be reborn in the Primordial Forest, to the east."

The elf's excitement was palpable as she nodded enthusiastically. "I'm here to help," she said.

Aurelia turned back to me, her eyes shining with warmth as she smiled. "I, Aurelia, Titan of the Wyld, the Hunt, and the Wolves, the Light of Life, give you my Blessing," she said. "May your limits never end, on my authority. Hunt well, my champion."

The stormy being spoke next, its voice pealing like thunder on a summer day. "I, Caelus, Titan of the Breeze, give you my Blessing," he said. "May your skill with the Storm be unparalleled."

Then the dragon stepped forward, his voice low and rumbling like distant drums. "I, Draconis, Titan of Dragons and Fire, give you my Blessing," he said. "May you be strengthened by dragons. Do my Blessing worthy, little pup."

Finally, the elf stepped forward with a mischievous grin spreading across her face like sunshine on a cloudless morning. "I, Nyx, Titan of the Night, Bless you," she said. "May the moon favor you. Trust her, she is from my domain."

As Aurelia scratched behind my ears and gave me a small smile that lit up the darkness like a beacon in the night sky, I felt a sense of peace wash over me like a gentle summer breeze on a still day.

"Farewell little pup," she said softly as she stepped away from me.

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As Aurelia looked on as the soul departed towards its new body, I could sense her concern etched on her face like lines on parchment worn by time. She sighed heavily. “He really did it,” she said softly. “I told him that She does not stand for those that experiment with souls…”

I could sense Caelus’s nodding agreement from behind her. The others remained silent for long moments before Draconis spoke up.

“At least he gave her those inherent memories,” he said to Aurelia, resting a claw on her shoulder.

Aurelia nodded solemnly before turning away from us all.

As we parted ways beneath the starry sky,

And lights faded,

And worlds faded,

And silence fell

And shadows crept

And darkness returned

A malevolent force awakened once more

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