The Last Message
A long time ago in the kingdom of Cresenthia, there lived a peculiar sorcerer named Beowulf. Known for his vast knowledge and exceptional magic skills, Beowulf was a man of profound mystery, living an isolated life in his ancient castle, choosing the company of his books over people.
One day, a young servant girl named Allison was sent to deliver a package to Beowulf. The package contained an ancient artifact, known as Lux Orbis, which was said to hold enormous magical power. Despite the whispers of danger and the fear that adorned people's faces when Beowulf's name was mentioned, Allison, driven by curiosity, set out on her journey towards the sorcerer's castle.
During her journey, she encountered multiple daunting challenges - bloodthirsty creatures, wicked forest spirits, and mystical barriers - but she remained undeterred and finally made to Beowulf's castle. She handed over the Lux Orbis to the enigmatic sorcerer, who to her surprise, couldn't hide his happiness. However, in return for her bravery, Beowulf made an unexpected request. He asked Allison to visit him once every week to deliver a sealed letter to her king and bring back his reply.
Word about this unusual arrangement spread across Cresenthia, spurring theories. Rumors started flying around - that Beowulf was planning to overthrow the king, or perhaps it was a peace pact. Though Allison and the King never revealed their contents, the confidential exchange seemed to hold Cresenthia in a balance.
Several years passed, and suddenly one day, the weekly letters stopped coming. Fear and uncertainty spread across the kingdom, and the responsibility of understanding what had happened fell on Allison. So, she once against started her journey towards the sorcerer's castle.
But, this time, the journey was unnervingly quiet. The castle, which once breathed life, now lay silent, with Beowulf nowhere to be found. With a sinking heart, Allison noticed a letter resting on the main table, along with Lux Orbis. It was Beowulf's final letter, revealing that he was dying and his letters had been an encoded chronicle of a prophecy.
The prophecy predicted the arrival of a great darkness that could absorb all of Cresenthia and how the Lux Orbis was the only power that could subdue that darkness. Beowulf's secret research had been about understanding this prophecy, attempting to prepare the kingdom for this impending doom, and he had chosen to involve the one person who had the courage to fight for their people - Allison.
With this newfound knowledge and purpose, Allison bravely set on a journey to save her kingdom from this impending prophecy. She prepared herself, learning from the books Beowulf had left behind, achieving mastery over various magical spells.
After years of preparation and many battles, Allison used the power of Lux Orbis to vanquish the darkness, saving Cresenthia. Her bravery and dedication were celebrated, and she was fondly remembered as the 'prophecy bane'. The kingdom lived in peace, with her story becoming a legend, and Beowulf's letters served as a reminder of the sorcerer's sacrifice and the power of destiny.