Chapter 3 The Trials of Elyria_

Jason, Ella, and Katarina stood before the Trial of Reflection.

"The mirrors will reveal our path," Ella said.

Katarina drew her dagger.

"Or conceal our demise."

The Keeper's Verdict_

Jason, Ella, and Ryker stood before The Keeper.

"Katarina, your heart is torn," The Keeper said.

Katarina's eyes pleaded.

"Help me break free."

Jason's gaze fell upon Katarina.

"I don't know if I can trust you."

Katarina's voice trembled.

"I'll earn back your trust, Jason."

Ella's eyes narrowed.

"Prove it."

The Mythology Unveiled_

Ryker revealed an ancient text.

"The realms' creation... the Five Elders' legacy."

Ella's eyes widened.

"The Prophecy of the Stormbringer... it's connected."

Katarina's gaze narrowed.

"We must find the Sceptre of the Elements."

Ella studied the ancient text.

"The realms' balance... it's delicate."

Katarina's gaze narrowed.

"Lucian will stop at nothing."

Ryker's eyes sparkled.

"The Portal Stones... we can use them, Ryker carefully opened the Tome.

"The secrets of the Five Elders..." Ella's eyes widened

"The Prophecies... they speak of us, Katarina's gaze narrowed. "We must decipher the encrypted pages."

Ella held the Sceptre. "I feel its consciousness... guiding me." Ryker's eyes sparkled.

"The Sceptre's secrets... we're unlocking them."

Katarina's gaze narrowed. "Lucian won't stop until he controls the Sceptre." Ryker's eyes narrowed. "Lucian will stop at nothing." Ella's grip on the Sceptre tightened. "I won't let him corrupt it."Katarina's gaze turned cold.

"We must prepare for the worst."