Chronicles of Aetheria

ss clashes and soaked with the memories of past combats. In the center stood an enormous, ornate hourglass, its sands dark and foreboding, signaling the ancient timer that would dictate the c

ned duties. The chief was present, and even Lord Arctic had not been left behind. Seated ne

ng of the gate, and soon enough, the Reapers b

ting seeing them unclad, were disappointed because the captives

ight before Lord Arctic, whose

ke. Not even the Reapers had seen his face, and he didn't

the others. They had all drunk a mixture given to them by

help but ponder as he tried to steal a glance at Lor

estions toiled around Eleven's mind as he watched Urgath step forwa

lence reigned in the entire arena. He continued chant

long silence, and the crowd started murmu

c had in store for her people. The captives were also restle

r freedom. They're to go one-on-

ady Rose, who was playing with her fingers. Everyone knew what he w

e his speech when he got a message from Lo

inst each other, so instead, he has chosen another path for you

remain standing. Kill or be killed." He clari

, his fellow Elves-were beginning to rise, determination and fear etched into their faces. He could see the resolve in their eye

e. The captives obeyed, forming a rough ring in the center of the square. The

ourglass. The crowd held its breath as

m determination. Eleven chose a slender, sharp dagger, its hilt fitting comfortably in his hand. Others gr

e square, alerting the captives t

wielded a massive battle-axe in both hands as he approached

fight c

the captives. The first captive clenched his fists

his head was severed from his neck

w it coming, and neither did the other

e villagers. The captives then realized what was in store for them.

agger. He didn't even know if he

his effort. He leapt high, aiming to stab the being in the

raised his battle-axe and tried to bring it down on Eleven's ba

re the opponent pushed him away. He crashed in

energies emanating from their o

s eyes were dark and deep, and his head was

izing him immediately. She was shocked to the core. Ri

e, and why is he rebelling against th

Lord Arctic and looked up at him, but he wasn't sayi

he heard his voice again, with more tears streaming d

the tenth Elf, trying to negotiate with hi

had successfully eliminated six of the Elves. He swayed his gaze, which Brakor dodged by moving bac

chanted, and a fiery arrow appeared in the air.

from Brakor, catching the fiery arrow with one hand. He sen

He clasped his hands together, and the force pushe

e in his hand. The latter noticed the dangerous intent his oppon

or midway while the blade flew fro

e of his allies by mistake. Not just an ally

the floor. He struggled to get on his feet, but th

ed. His dark eyes fixed on the crimso

t out of the ground. It was difficult since all the soil around him had been soften

e was thinking of what to do, he saw a hand-a

ith a smile after Eleven success

even replied, watching the fier

ithout hesitation, aiming t

hanted, creating a light shield tha

mself against them, pushing through th

Eleven said to himself and qui

at me," he called, an

t even cast a decent magic spell," he

at him before launching himself at Vagna

ergy into his hand, aiming to

spell that would extend his arm when an axe drove i

wn Vagnar's chest instead of blood. Eleven screamed loudly, his fists clenched, as

hard to the ground, causing t

ooked at his fist, unable to believe

akor, who flash

before he was captured by the Reapers. Brakor then knew exactly what was going on: dark magic had

an to serve as bait, giving

ruck, he cast a spell that

he villagers cheered for them, and E

" he thought and looked up at R

nar. They both stood beside each other, waiting for the proclamation of their fr

recting his gaze from th

message. Everyone present understood what was abo

boy. Where are you

now. I jus

. "But I believe he's from the East

n noticed that everyone present had long ears, including the

on, so she remained silent instead. History has never record

'll grant you your freedom instantly, but you

k already?" Eleven replie

t man kneeling over there? He beheaded an Elf, and his puni

rms stretched out, not ready to defend himself. He was an impor

He looked around his eyes traveling every corner of the village square.. Fr

on. He raised the sword in the air and shut his

contin