The Lost Paragon
In a kingdom where the belief of gods and magic ran deep, a charismatic boy named Eldrige thrived. Eldrige was no ordinary boy, he was the son of the King, a royal blood with a fearless heart, known for his kindness and valor.
One fine morning, the peace in the city of Aelendril was punctured by the looming shadow of the mythical beast, Adero. The beast demanded a sacrifice, the purest soul, to quench its unsatisfactory thirst for power. The scared king, his heart driving him towards the protection of his people, was prepared to offer the requested sacrifice. The purest soul was none other than Eldrige, the king's son, known for his unadulterated heart and kindness.
Eldrige, hearing of the ordeal, immediately asked for his father's blessing. He planned not to surrender, but to fight and reclaim peace in the Kingdom. The king was hesitant at first but seeing the determination in his son's eyes, he nodded, giving him his blessings. Eldriged took his father's ancient sword, Orion, and embarked on his journey.
He rode towards the deepest, darkest forest, the home of Adero. His heart pounded against his chest, but the fear only fueled his determination. As he reached the forest's limbo, the mighty Adero stretched his colossal wings, casting an enormous monstrous shadow that put the whole forest to sleep. His guttural growl echoed, vibrating the silent forest corners.
The brave Eldrige, not deterred by the aura of Adero, stood tall and courageous. Their eyes met, a human's will against a Beast's ferocity. The fight was ferocious, Orion clashing against the beast's claws, creating loud clanging echoes. Eldrige was swift, his movements guided by courage and the Beast's monstrous strength, their clash leading to profound havoc scattering life in the forest.
The fight seemed unending, the young prince tiring, cuts marking his face, a painful reminder of Adero's rage. But amid his pain, Eldrige noticed a specific pattern. Every time Adero projected his power, he absorbed energy from the forest's life, weakening the life around him.
Recalling an ancient legend his mother narrated about Adero's source of power, Eldrige hatched a quick plan. With a swift motion, he cut a deep wound, channeling all his strength into Orion that momentarily distracts Adero. Seizing this chance, he quickly darted towards the ancient Aelendril tree, the life source of the forest, and sliced through it, making the incandescent energy spill out.
Adero, wild in pain, attempted to absorb the energy, but Eldrige standing between the tree and the beast managed to cut him off. The desperate Adero turned feral, lunging towards the prince but was shockingly caught off guard. Eldrige had plunged Orion into him, screaming his war cry.
Momentarily, time seemed to cease; everything fell silent until Adero fell, energy seeping out, his colossal figure shrinking. The forest came back to life, the energy from Aelendril tree replenishing its depleted life source. Eldrige felt a rush of relief, his body giving out as he fell to the ground, sleep claiming him before he could celebrate his victory.
Days later, Eldrige returned to the kingdom on his horse, tired, wounded but victorious. The kingdom went into an uproar of joy, their young prince had saved them from Adero's wrath. His father, the King, proud of his son's bravery, declared him as the ultimate Paragon, beckoning a new era of peace and bravery in Aelendril. The awe and respect for Eldrige grew, his tale of bravery becoming a legend in itself, a tale narrated to every child born in the Kingdom of Aelendril. And even today, the kingdom reverberates with his stories, along with the pride and honor of the Paragon's courage and fearlessness.