The Dark Ichalocha Of Terres Nei

Chapter 16: Ruins Of Krystos

As the trio of adventurers, Maleek, Palo, and Aaslaam, embarked on their journey across the expansive Illuminarium Plains, the once vibrant and lush landscape unfolded in a panorama of muted browns and withering grass. Their mode of travel was unconventional yet efficient, as they rode atop quad-pedal animatronic beasts known as verums, their metallic joints blending seamlessly with the natural surroundings. The verums moved in synchronized harmony, their steps resonating with the fading heartbeat of the once-thriving land.

The desolation of the Illuminarium Plains was a testament to the disregard shown by the Urielium Priestess, a once-devout guardian of the sacred duties bestowed upon her by the covenant with Urielius, the essence of the Urielium Pillar. It was a solemn pact, a sacred bond between the guardian and the land she swore to protect. However, somewhere along the line, the Priestess had succumbed to the allure of darker forces, forsaking her sworn responsibilities