As the wagon rumbled along the dusty road, Arin found himself seated among a diverse group of travelers . To his left sat a cloaked figure, their features obscured by the shadows of their hood, while across from him a family consisting of a father and his young daughter nestled close together, their faces alight with excitement and wonder.
Beside them sat an elderly woman, her weathered face lined with the passage of time, her eyes sparkling with a hint of mischief and curiosity. After a few hours of travel, she turned to Arin with a kindly smile and struck up a conversation.
"So, young man," she began, her voice warm and inviting, "where might you be headed ?"
Arin returned her smile, sensing the genuine warmth in her gaze. "I am journeying to Regalcrest," he replied, his voice tinged with a sense of anticipation. "I have business to attend to in the royal city."
The old woman nodded, her interest piqued. "Regalcrest, you say? A city of nobles and trade filled with secrets and intrigue. How fascinating!"
Arin chuckled softly, feeling a kinship with the old woman's spirit of adventure. "Indeed," he agreed. "It is a place of great beauty and wonder, yet also of great challenges and opportunities."
Curious, the old woman leaned forward, her eyes alight with curiosity. "And what might your business be, if you don't mind me asking?"
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The old woman nodded in understanding, a knowing smile playing at the corners of her lips. "Ah, a blacksmith," she mused. "A noble trade, indeed. To wield the power of fire and steel, to forge something from nothing... It is a gift, my friend, and one that should be cherished and celebrated."
As night descended upon the weary travelers, the wagon came to a halt at the side of the road, the soft glow of lanterns.Arin and his fellow passengers disembarked from the wagon, stretching their limbs and taking in their tent.
The cloaked figure disappeared into the shadows, seeking solitude amidst the quiet of the night, while the family set about unpacking their belongings and preparing a simple meal by the flickering light of the campfire.
The old woman regaled Arin with tales of her own adventures and experiences, weaving a tapestry of wonder and excitement that captivated his imagination. Soon all fell too peaceful slumber.
As soon as sunrise everyone wake up from their sleep Arin watch his surrounding the golden sun rays was like giving life and colour to plant surrounding them all collected their belongings and climbed back to wagon and settled.
Afternoon sun reached its zenith suddenly earth started violent earthquake rocked the earth beneath everyone feet, sending shockwaves rippling through the ground with terrifying force. The massive bulls, already charging with reckless abandon, intensified the tremors as their thunderous hooves pounded against the earth, creating a cacophony of chaos and destruction destroying and uprooting Everything coming in their way.
The ground split open with deep fissures, swallowing trees and boulders whole as if the earth itself was groaning in agony. From the depths of the newly formed chasms emerged a monstrous creature, its massive form dwarfing even the largest of the stampeding bulls. With scales as hard as stone and eyes ablaze with fury, it roared with primal rage, its very presence striking fear into the hearts of family and wagon driver.
The family huddled together, their faces pale with terror as they clung to each other for safety, their eyes wide with disbelief at the sight of the monstrous creature emerging from the depths of the earth. The cloaked figure vanished into the shadows, using their stealth and agility to evade the danger and find a path to safety.
As the chaos of the earthquake and the rampaging monsters enveloped the travelers, the little girl found herself separated from her family, her small frame trembling with fear as she faced the wrath of the monstrous creature bearing down upon her. With terror in her eyes, she cried out for help, her voice lost.