The Hidden Kingdom of Lyros
Once upon a time, in the world unknown to most, was the hidden kingdom of Lyros. Lyros was not your usual realm. It was hidden in the heart of vast thick green forests, invisible to the naked eye, cloaked through potent magic. The kingdom was resided by fascinating but scorned creatures who were often ostracised by the realm of humankind - elves, mythical beasts, spirits of yesteryears and conjurers of incredible might.
In the centre of the kingdom stood the magnificent palace of wistful willows, towering over everything else. Its extraordinary architecture was a fusion of elegance and might. The King, Arturus, was the strongest of them all. His wise bearing and benevolent rule had kept the kingdom prosperous and peaceful for centuries.
However, one day, an unfortunate prophecy was revealed. The ancient seer foresaw the dark days where the kingdom of Lyros would be swallowed by a sinister force. He said, 'A charmless threat arrives from the heart of the human world, endangering our existence.' Startled by this revelation, the Kingdom of Lyros was thrown into a feared uproar. But King Arturus, wise as he was, knew panic would lead them nowhere.
He assembled an eclectic team. Azurion, the red dragon, whose embers could turn anything to ashes, Eleria, the elf princess, who could bend light and shadows to her will, and Arkin, the young sorcerer, whose wisdom surpassed his tender years. Together, they were assigned the most daunting task to go into the human world, identify the peril and thwart it to save their kingdom.
Venturing into the human world wasn't easy for the trio. Their extraordinary powers were reduced and they were forced to understand and assimilate human ways. Living amongst humans, they encountered unique instances of sacrifice, love, kindness that shaped their perceptions and debunked long-held notions about humans.
As days turned into months, they struggled to identify the looming threat. Until one day, Arkin crossed paths with an enigmatic old man - Evander. Evander was shunned by the humans owing to his 'unnatural' practices, which were nothing but remnants of ancient human magic. Arkin realised Evander was unintentionally summoning the 'charmless threat' - a volatile force known as The Abyss. Evander was attempting to harness this force to acquire immortality.
Arkin used his magic bond with Eleria and Azurion to share this revelation without alerting Evander. With newfound hope and determination, they hatched a plan to help Evander control his summoning. Meanwhile, the Abyss had started to affect Lyros, making every second count.
The final confrontation was immense, as Arkin, Eleria, Azurion and Evander combined their forces to control the Abyss. It was a battle of willpower and magic. It summoned every ounce of their strengths, and with Evander's unexpected sacrifice and a combined attack of magic and dragon fire, they managed to encase Abyss in a magical sphere, putting it into a deep slumber.
Returning to Lyros, the trio were hailed as heroes. Peace returned to Lyros, and King Arturus praised their courage and the newfound understanding of humanity. It was then they vowed to eliminate the unnecessary division between the two worlds. They instilled a belief of shared existence, harmoniously cohabiting in the expansive universe.
The prophecy was no more a gloom, instead it paved the way for a new prophecy. A prophecy of unity, acceptance and mutual respect. And Lyros, centuries later, is not just a kingdom hidden behind the veil of magic but the bridge that connects our world and their realm, continuing to rewrite the course of their ancient history.