Resting at the tavern, Roland heard a group of three people talking to each other. "Oi, did you hear about that old temple at Althera." Says the man drinking an ale.
"Huh… Did you mean that cursed place, they said that there's a pile of treasure so say the people?" Replies the other man.
"Rumors said that someone or something lurks within that place and had been demonizing the village." The third person implies, gulping a mug of beer.
As the group of three men is busy transacting with each other, Roland was hooked by their attention, so he gets up from his seat and starts walking towards the three men.
"Umm… excuse me gentlemen but could you tell me more about that place you recently been conversing," Roland says a calm interrogation as his friends stares at him.
"Huh… if you need information money comes first." A rude tone coming out from the man.
Without a comply. "How much does it cost." Says Roland.
"That would be five gold coins."
"Ahh… but that's too much," Roland replies overcome by the cost.
"Listen here kid--"
Interrupting the man, his four female friends barge in. "Listen here human, do you even know who the person you're conversing with." Said Lisha angrily staring at them.
"Do I know you, or could you introduce yourself upstairs in my room." The man smiles.
So Lisha grabs Roland and revealing his guild crest, showing them the highest and most powerful crest that only fifteen people around the world hold the title.
"Speak to me again like that and I will take no chances." A foaming tone Lisha said.
Being ashamed by their action since they are only ranked in silver. "Tsk… just head to the town of Riverwolf near Mavigrid." Says the man who seems to be the leader of the three.
And after uttering his words they just rise from their place and walk away from the tavern.
Lisha sigh. "You need to be less compassion." Says Lisha to Roland. "Do you know how much you just gave away the money given to us by king Alvathur, (The elven king of Valthamir) that should cover our traveling expense?"
"Now-now we still have some money. I suggest that we travel to Riverwolf there is something I just want to check." Roland said
After a while, the hero and his brave companion journey to the kingdom of Mavigrid heading toward Riverwolf, a place full of wolves gaining the village name Riverwolf. It took them 3 days to travel to the circle of teleportation, and one night to reach Riverwolf. Their time was also halted from fight lots of monsters that hinders their travels.
Reaching the village of Riverwolf, they ask for a place to stay. So, to take it easy they show their guild crest to the guards near the gate. Being relieved and with courtesy, they welcome them like a king since they are all high-rank adventurers one that should be respected.
Taken to the manor's house Roland and his companion were greeted, offered delicious food and beautiful women more like a small banquet.
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As the feast was ongoing Roland ask the chief or mayor of the village for a piece of information regarding some cursed temple. And in his reply.
"It's good that you came, I've feared that this place would be swallowed by the evil lurking within the woods. I think it may have had some connection with the long-forgotten temple."
"Care to tell me about the problem you've been facing here?" Ask Ulgar.
"I don't know. But somehow, the men who go out to the woods to hunt or gather some provisions vanished."
"Have you found anybody or anything?" Ulgar implores.
With a sorrowful face, the mayor shakes his head. "We tried, but nobody not even a piece of cloth can be found or track. Even our best ranger didn't come back when he was investigating within the woods."
It was getting late and with a lack of information to gather, Roland with his party went to their respective room.
Moments later inside the room Roland, his sleep was disturbed by a knock on the door. Assuming that it may be Lisha or his other companions trying to sleep with him. When he opens the door to see a woman older than him. He can see that she is in dilemma, out of pity he let her enter his room.
Sitting on the bed she then asks. "I'm sorry for my intrusion, my name's Ana the daughter of the mayor. I've heard that you've come to save us from the evil within this place and I would ask a request."
"What is it that you want?" Says Roland in a calm and kind full way.
"Roy, our ranger was asked to investigate, but he didn't come back. I only ask, if you ever encounter him in there, please save him I'll do anything you want." Said Anna in a desperate voice.
As for Roland, it seems that he already knows the relationship between these two timers, so he just said. "I don't know if he is still alive but, if he is… I promise to bring him back while I cleanse this place."
After Ana was done describing the man, Ana then left Roland to be alone again in his room.
When the sun begins to set, they begin their preparation. Traveling through the forest Lisha first tries communicating with the forest. Elves and druids have special abilities that can connect themselves with the forest. Unexpectedly, Lisha notices that something is disrupting her senses through the forest. And with that they embark deeper into the woods, hoping if she can detect any sign of disruption.
Upon entering the place, overgrown by thick forest that the clocking the sunlight. But with Reins magic, they were able to see their path clear as day. Walking deeper through the flat forest, one of the trees starts moving, revealing a beautiful lady emerging from the back of the tree.
"A traveler, I must insist that you better go back. This forest is no longer safe." A soft word, the woman said.
"A dryad?" Said, Irish.
"Yes, I am one of the keepers in this forest though I beg you to go back whence you came from."
"Care to give us why?" Ulgar said.
"My mistress… She's been possessed, corrupted by the dark evil that lingers at the temple." The dryad replies.
"My name is Roland; the grandson of Seth I came here to help the villagers that had been suffering the same fate as yours."
Hearing him the beautiful dryad was somehow a relief. "The hero's legacy I see. I can guide you to where my sisters are."
With the aid of the dryad as she commands the forest to make way, parting the thick forest into a small path. Upon arriving at the layers of the dryads, their eyes met with three beautiful women facing them in a dark place. They can see that the place was not as bright as it is, instead of a place, full of a dark atmosphere.
"My sister we must stop this at once." Says the dryad.
But they didn't listen instead they used their power to draw upon nature. The air blew in havoc, leaves, rocks, and branches twisting like a tornado. When they initially engage, Roldan and his companion followed by the dryad also cast their magic protecting them from the wrath of the three dryads.
The ally dryad first calls upon the trees covering them from the mayhem. Insequent, Rein cast her abjuration spell which doubles their protection. Using their abilities, the three corrupted dryads again call the vicious animals in the forest calling a pack of wolves for their aid.
As their battles intensify Roland draws upon his ancient sword name Ragarish. Drawing its power, a bright light shines upon the sword eating away the darkness that harbors within the place. Though he needed time to bring forth the power of the sword, so his companions buy time for Roland to cast.
Ulgar was restlessly slashing a pack of wolves while his four female friends and the dryad are battling the three corrupted dryads aided by two earth golems and a pack of moving trees. So, to rival their numbers, the uncorrupted dryad also calls upon nature. Awakening some other trees for their aid and with the help of Roland's companion they were able to buy enough time for Roland to raise his sword higher. Intensifying its light and creating heat around the place it devours the dark entities that were possessing the three dryads.