The elves in the world of Torre were originally intelligent creatures from the outside world. When the main god of the elves, Corellon, came to this world, he created the elves as a race. ● Screech.
The elves in the world of Torre looked rough and ugly. Their bodies were thin but full of strength, like skinny monkeys. In order to adapt to the life of archery and hunting in the forest, their joints were thick and strong. Both their physical and spiritual qualities were excellent. The only thing lacking was that their appearance was very different from the aesthetics of humans.
The proportions of their facial features were too strange compared to humans. Their features were also very prominent, and their long pointed ears destroyed the sense of balance of their facial features. It was to the extent that the appearance of the elves was too 'bizarre' for humans. Their sharp and thin jaws made their faces appear distorted, and their eyes were upturned, making them look like beasts. It was extraordinarily bizarre.
Generally speaking, the elves were a very distinct race. Their aesthetics and biology were obviously different from that of humans.
But the two Maias were different.
They were like gods walking out of the legends, the incarnation of ancient heroes and demigods in this world. To be fair, they were more divine than most gods. Because they themselves were perfect, the symbol of the aesthetics of the universe. They were harmonious, elegant, and the embodiment of all order and beauty. Their facial features were soft, their bodies were graceful, and their actions were accompanied by soft light and chants.
Even Leila and Elminster felt pressured in front of them. Their overwhelming beauty brought great psychological pressure. They could not even doubt the two Maias, the bright, beautiful existence of divinity.
"Enu, I still can't understand your existence. Your purpose? Purpose? History and the past? We know nothing about you, and we don't know how to accept you! " Elminster stared at the faces of the two Maias for a moment, then looked away because of the dazzling soft light. He confessed his worries.
Chen Ang and the other Maia looked at each other and said calmly, "We understand your concerns. Enu is a demigod. We were born of the Force by the influence of Morgoth. Our most powerful brothers are the Valar. The most powerful of us are the Valas, and we are also part of the gods. Morgoth, or Mirko, is the most powerful Vala among us. "
"We were once a part of this world. In an origin power unknown to anyone, we blew across the entire universe. In this long and ancient history, we are ignorant and unaware. Only our essence and mission exist in the world. We hide in all things, and our will manifests in the breath of the Origin Force. When Morgoth discovered us, he became one of us … "
Elminster took out his pipe. Deep in thought, he was considering part of Morgoth's nature. But to him, there were still too many unknown things in this world. He could only barely understand part of the nature of Vera's existence.
"Do you know what our mission is?" asked Elminster, puffing on his pipe.
Chen Ang didn't say anything. He just raised his right hand. Under the dim light from the fireplace, the light reflected from the two Maias became more and more intense. Their platinum hair slowly flowed with the light, making them look sacred. Chen Ang reached out his hand and grabbed something in the soft light. He opened his palm. An indescribably beautiful gem lay quietly in his palm.
The light on the two Maias suddenly dimmed, and all the light gathered at the center of the gem. It was brilliant, more dazzling than the sun, more sacred than the gods, a great and beautiful existence that mortals couldn't look at directly.
Leila was almost suffocating. She couldn't escape from this beauty. In an instant, the pure white gem conquered her with its light and holiness that surpassed the sun and moon. She stared at the gem with her big bright eyes, which were as bright as stars in the past. Under the contrast of the gemstone, there was nothing special about it. She was so engrossed that she forgot everything else.
Elminster broke free from the temptation of the gem in fear. He was afraid of it like a tiger. After the ultimate greatness and brilliance came endless pain and despair.
"This gem is ominous! Its light is brilliant, but it is also bloody and desperate. I can already see the darkness and misery behind its light. This gem is favored by fate, and the Goddess of Fortune has cursed it. The Goddess of Misfortune has blessed it. Those who shine because of it will be destroyed because of it! "
Elminster said, turning his head away from the gem, not daring to look at it directly.
"Nonsense! Elminster, this is obviously a holy gem. Its great power and brilliance can bring light to the darkness, bringing happiness and kindness to the world. We can all feel its purity and love. It's a pure kindness that doesn't tolerate any impurities. It is blessed by the gods … "Leila couldn't help but retort.
"The Great Sage is right …" Maia, who had been silent all this time, finally spoke up, "This is a gem blessed by the gods and favored by the Origin Force, but it is also cursed by Morgoth. He sealed light and holiness in the gem's outer shell, and used envy, greed, fear, sloth, and the other seven kinds of darkness as its outer shell. "
"This is a Cursed Jewel that was formed when a great power was sealed within it."
"You mean, the Demogorgon of Darkness is afraid of this gem?" Elminster keenly sensed the hidden meaning behind her words. "Mirko cursed this holy power. Anyone who tries to possess it will not be lucky. This gem will bring disaster, war, and misfortune to its owner."
"Even he couldn't avoid it!" Chen Ang added. He said seriously, "Mirko raised his eye and the first gem to the sky, turning them into the Eye of Morgoth, a star hanging high in the north. He used magic and the power of the gem to corrupt and change the entire world, ruling over all darkness and evil under the light of the stars. "
"This is the first gem, the Star of the Unsetting Sun."
"He planned to sink the second gem into the core of the abyss, letting it be covered in eternal hellfire and lava, burying the hope of light forever. But we stole this gem … "Maia added.
Maia added. She lifted her hood and revealed her face. The bartender who was on guard next to her exclaimed, "It's you, Miss Erwin! Didn't you sacrifice yourself in the underground maze? "
"Morgoth couldn't get close to the gem, because the more powerful he was, the more troublesome the curse would be. Therefore, his right-hand men couldn't guard it. In the end, he had no choice but to send a goblin named 9527, who had almost no power, to guard the gem in the dungeon of the underground maze, waiting for the day he said it would sink into the abyss."
"No one could sneak into the heart of the underground maze. It was full of danger. One of the Ringbearers, Black Robe Halast, never left the place. With the help of the Mystic Lock and the One Ring, even the gods couldn't defeat him. But the Demogorgon of Darkness neglected one thing. No one could go in, but some people were already inside … "
Alwin heaved a deep sigh. "When the diamond fell, the gods saved the Maias. They attached themselves to the light of the gem, and even Morgoth couldn't do anything to them. It was at that time that Saruman the Great Maia saved us, allowing me to escape the underground maze with the gem. I was lucky enough to be recognized by the gem, and became a demigod Maia. "
"The power of darkness grew stronger day by day. Morgoth's Eye hangs high above the earth, bringing the tide of darkness and the core of evil to this world. But Morgoth is perfect, immortal, and will never fall as long as the Dark Origin Force exists. Only the power of the gem can defeat him, and only by breaking the gem can everything calm down … "
Chen Ang tossed the gemstone's radiance high into the air, illuminating the entire room. He used the gemstone's power to make a promise to the origin power.
"Are you willing to escort the gem? Are you willing to leave the City of Evernight, out of Morgoth's sight? Are you willing to bring light and hope to mankind and all things, and bring peace and prosperity to Faerun? "
Elminster and Leila looked at each other. They felt the trembling of the silver fire in their bodies, and Mystra's approval and kindness. They placed their hands under the gem's light and said in unison, "As you wish!"
Chen Ang put away the gem and let it melt in the light. He led the three to the fireplace and spread out the map around it.
"The sea of Sword Bay. It was the place where Morgoth and the God of Calamity fought. A powerful army under the command of the Demogorgon of Darkness was also stationed here. The Sword Mountain Range in the north was the base camp of the monsters near Waterdeep City. The Ogres and Orcs were stationed here. The trade route to the southeast is also very tightly guarded. It is also the most heavily guarded area, and the cunning drow is in charge of this part of the road. "
"How about going east along the Desharin River?" Erwin suggested.
"The Path of Death! There are countless evil creatures in the High Forest. We'll never know how many of them have been summoned by Morgoth's Eye. I have no hope in that! "
"The trade route is relatively easier!" Elminster tapped on the map, "I have some capable friends there, and it's closer to the Land of the Gods."
"But the number of evil beings in the High Wastelands will drive people crazy. There's another factor that's very dangerous. " Chen Ang said solemnly, "Kelben Blackrobe is a strong-willed wizard, but he still succumbed to the power of darkness. Those who belong to the same evil camp, those who seek power and power, will they be able to resist this temptation? "
Elminster shook his head. "I can't. Those rings aren't something ordinary people can resist. It's a corruption of the soul. I was so arrogant that I thought I could defeat it, but I was wrong. I lost to it and almost lost everything. With the help of the Lady, I sealed the ring, but I neglected Kelben … "
"So much so that his soul fell into darkness! He ambushed me and took the bronze ring. It was within the range of Morgoth's Mystic Lock. From then on, I knew that the temptation of darkness is difficult to resist and overcome. I don't think more people can resist it. "
Chen Ang stared at the map, "So we have new enemies and dangers. The Ringbearers are after Morgoth's power and the nineteen rings, including Halast Blackrobe, Kelben Blackstaff, and even more evil beings of justice. They will be ordered by Morgoth to kill us."
"The best warriors of the gods and the best adventurers of the good camp will come to help us. They will join us at different times until we find a way to break the shell of the Radiant Diamond," Leila said, relaying the good news that Mystra had given them. "We have a bunch of the best teams, and we have the absolute support of the gods of justice …"
"And the greedy eyes of the evil gods!" Chen Ang interrupted her.
"Elwin and I can't seal the gemstone for too long. After 15 days at the latest, Morgoth's Eye will be able to track us with the help of another gemstone. If we haven't reached a safe place by then, the curse of the gemstone's boiling will make it hard for us to move, and we'll be trapped in the evil encirclement until we die."
"In fifteen days, we need a safe place to rest for two days. Otherwise, this mission will be a complete failure …"
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