Rowan, Josh, and Ajatar trudged through the dark forest, their feet heavy with exhaustion. Josh, who had been reading the map, let out a loud yawn, "I'm tired. When are we going to get there?""I am sure it's not too far now," Rowan replied, "We just need to keep moving." Rowan motivated them as a leader would.Ajatar didn't say anything, as usual. Her face was blank, but Rowan knew that she was feeling the effects of the long journey just as much as the rest of them.As they walked, Josh kept glancing at the map, muttering to himself, "I think we took a wrong turn back there.""What do you mean, 'back there'?" Rowan asked, a hint of annoyance creeping into his voice, "You're the map reader! How did we end up here if you couldn't even read a map properly?"Josh's face fell, "I'm sorry. I'll try to be more careful from now on."Rowan shook his head, "It's too late for apologies. We're out of supplies thanks to your lunch breaks every five minutes. We need to find food and water soon or
Rowan, Josh, and Ajatar trudged through the dense forest, their steps heavy with exhaustion. Rowan hacked away at the overgrown bushes with his sword while Josh, the designated map reader, shouted out directions."Left, left! No, not that left, the other left!" Josh hollered, waving the map around frantically.Ajatar rolled her eyes and muttered something under her breath. She didn't have time for Josh's antics.After what felt like hours of stumbling through the woods, they finally stumbled upon the ancient temple they had been searching for. A feeling of joy washed over them as they approached the entrance.Rowan warned them of potential booby traps, and as they moved deeper into the temple, his caution proved to be well-founded. They encountered all manner of traps - tripwires, hidden pitfalls, and even a rolling boulder (which thankfully they managed to avoid).As they navigated the treacherous path, Josh continued to make a nuisance of himself with his incessant chatter."It's li
As they exited the weapon shop, Rowan glanced over at Josh and saw that he had been distracted by a street performer juggling flaming swords. "Josh, come on," Rowan called out, beckoning him over."What's going on?" Josh asked as he caught up to Rowan."We need to find out more about this contest for the hand of the king," Rowan explained.Ajatar nodded in agreement, her expression as cold as ever."But first," Rowan continued, "we need to blend in a bit better. Let's find some new clothes."As they walked through the marketplace, they passed merchants selling exotic foods, mysterious potions, and even small creatures in cages. Josh couldn't help but gawk at everything around him."I feel like we're in another dimension or something," he said in awe.Ajatar rolled her eyes, unimpressed as always.As they approached a clothing stall, Rowan began to browse the racks of shirts and tunics. Josh, on the other hand, was more interested in a stall selling potions and was sniffing the bottles
Rowan, Josh, and Ajatar followed Jordan through a densely wooded path until they finally reached his house. The house was a quaint little place that oozed charm and character. The front porch was painted a vibrant blue, with flower pots filled with colorful blooms placed haphazardly around the porch. Jordan walked to the front door and pushed it open."Come on in, guys! Dinner's almost ready." Jordan said with a broad grin on his face.As they entered the house, they were met by the smell of delicious food and the sound of children chattering away. Jordan's twins, Edmund and Lisa, were running around the living room, playing a game of tag, while his youngest, Amanda was playing with a doll in the corner. Adora was busy bustling around the kitchen, and the aroma of roast pork filled the air."Take a seat, guys. Make yourselves at home. Dinner should be ready any minute now," Jordan said.They sat down at the large wooden table in the center of the room, and Adora soon brought out a mas
It was a cool, crisp evening in the kingdom of Laramore. Jordan was sweating profusely as he swung his sword with practiced precision in the dim lights of the courtyard. He was all alone, or so he thought.Suddenly, he heard footsteps behind him. He whirled around, his sword raised, ready to fight. To his surprise, he saw Rowan, standing there with a sly grin on his face. Rowan had been observing Jordan's nightly training sessions for the past few days and had been intrigued by his unbridled passion and dedication towards mastering the sword. Jordan had immediately accepted Rowan's request for a friendly sword fight and the two friends clashed swords in a dueling dance.Despite Rowan's valiant efforts, Jordan was the better swordsman, and soon enough, Rowan lay defeated on the ground, panting heavily.Gasping for breath, Rowan asked, "Why do you train so hard every night? What are you fighting for?"Jordan replied, "I aim to win the royal contest to become hand of the king."His ans
The moon hung high in the night sky as Rowan swung his sword with precision and determination. The training grounds were deserted, everyone else having retired for the night. He had always found solace in the quiet stillness of the night, where he could focus solely on his training without distractions.Unbeknownst to Rowan, Ajatar had silently approached, her eyes fixed on him as he moved through his drills. She watched him for a while, admiring his dedication and skill. It wasn't until he paused, wiping the sweat from his brow, that he finally noticed her presence."Hey," Ajatar greeted softly, her voice carrying on the night breeze.Startled, Rowan turned to face her, a faint smile playing on his lips. "Ajatar, what are you doing here? Shouldn't you be resting?"Ajatar shrugged, her gaze lingering on Rowan's sword. "Couldn't sleep. Thought I'd come and keep you company."Rowan sheathed his sword and sat down on a nearby bench, gesturing for Ajatar to join him. She obliged, settling
Rowan, Josh and Ajatar were on their way to the Royal Palace, all huddled together in the darkness. Rowan, who was usually cool-headed, was sweating profusely and his heart was pounding so loudly he was sure the guards could hear it.Josh was nervous too, but he wasn't about to let anyone know it. He kept making silly jokes and trying to lighten the mood. Ajatar, on the other hand, was silent. She always had a scowl on her face and rarely spoke unless it was necessary.As they approached the palace walls, Rowan instructed Josh to stay outside and keep watch. He and Ajatar would climb the walls and make their way to the royal treasury.Using a bow and arrow that Rowan had brought along, they managed to climb the walls without alerting any guards. Once inside, they activated Rowan's shadow veil, which made them invisible to anyone who wasn't looking closely.They made their way through the palace, avoiding guards at every turn, until they arrived at the royal treasury. But as they got c
Rowan, Ajatar and Josh were enjoying their time chatting with Mr Jordan's family until Mr Jordan walked in looking incredibly angry. It was as though a dark cloud had just descended on him. Rowan knew something was up, especially when he told him he needed to see him alone. Mr Jordan had a stern look on his face as they stepped outside. Rowan braced himself for whatever was going to come out of Mr Jordan's mouth. "Who really are you guys and what was your mission in this kingdom again?" Mr Jordan asked in a deep voice.Rowan was not prepared for that question, and he was caught off-guard. "We are travelers and we are here for the tournament," Rowan replied, trying to sound as convincing as possible.Mr Jordan did not seem to believe his answer, "And which kingdom are you all coming from?" he asked again.Rowan knew he was in deep trouble as he never bothered to learn the names of kingdoms. "We come from...Uh... excuse me, why all these questions? Did something happen?" he asked nervo