The Journey of the Last Guardian
Once upon a time, in a land far, far away where mythical beasts roamed as wildly and freely as rivers flow, there existed a town named Lycoming. The town was nestled in the Valley of Dragons and was a peaceful cohabitation of people and dragons. The valley was watched over by the Sentinels, a group of brave knights imbued with a particular magic, able to communicate with the dragons. The story is of the last Sentinel, Sir Edgar.
Sir Edgar was not born with this magic; neither was he born in Lycoming. He was a young squire from a distant village who, driven by the songs and stories of the Sentinels, embarked on the journey to Lycoming.
Edgar's arrival in Lycoming was marked by disaster. A swarm of Draugars - dragon slaying beasts - descended upon the valley, killing dragons and men alike. The Sentinels perished while protecting the town, leaving it unguarded. Young and inexperienced, Edgar was driven by his unwavering resolve to save Lycoming.
In the desolate aftermath of the attack, he found 'Aura', the oldest dragon in Lycoming, on the brink of death. Seeing Edgar's courage and resolve, Aura transferred her remaining magical essence to him, making him the last Sentinel.
Time passed, and Edgar grew into a bold and skillful guardian. He trained tirelessly, taming dragons, mastering fighting skills, and above all, learning the critical balance between courage and caution. Edgar's innate gallantry coupled with Aura's magic transformed him into Lycoming's Guardian Knight.
Unbeknown to Edgar and the townsfolk, the Draugars were preparing for another assault. This time they were led by 'Nightmare', the most feared Draugar. Edgar discovered about their plan from a small group of secretive, fast-flying dragons known as the whispering brushes, who were his closest allies.
Protecting Lycoming from Nightmare was impossible for Edgar alone. He proposed a courageous plan to the villagers and the dragons: To teach the villagers to communicate with the dragons, just like the Sentinels, using Aura's magic that lived on in him.
Days turned into nights and nights into days as the villagers and dragons formed an extraordinary bond. They learnt to understand each other, to trust, to fight together. Edgar's plan was working, and hope flickered in every heart in Lycoming.
As the day of Nightmare's siege drew near, Edgar could feel the anticipation and fear hang in the air like a heavy fog. He rallied his newfound army, reminding them of their strength and unity. He told them not to fear the imminent night, for it was their chance to bring about a new dawn.
As predicted, Nightmare launched his attack. The battle was fierce. The sky, filled with dragons; the earth, echoing the chants of the warriors; and at the epicentre stood Edgar, fearlessly facing Nightmare. He fought with courage that transcended human bounds, empowering everyone on the battlefield. In a climactic encounter, Edgar lunged at Nightmare, piercing him with his Aura-empowered sword, causing Nightmare to fall, defeated.
Lycoming's victory was bittersweet. Edgar laid wounded, his life draining away. But there was peace in his eyes. His voice, weak but steady, he prophesied, 'After tonight, you won't need a Sentinel. Each one of you is a guardian, bound by trust to protect each other.'
As Edgar's life faded, the essence of Aura's magic dispersed into a white mist, touching each villager and dragon, marking them as the new guardians of Lycoming. They mourned Edgar, the Last Guardian, the Savior of Lycoming, celebrating his life and his sacrifice by vowing to uphold their new roles as guardians.
Lycoming, once the town in need of protection, had become the Valley of Guardians, a testament to the bravery, unity, and sacrifices of Sir Edgar, leaving behind an epic legacy filled with courage, love, and hope.