Valoria's capital trembled as Voidspawn breached the walls, their claws tearing through stone. Elian Valorian led the defense, Aetherforged Blade blazing, as Fey mages, dwarven cannons, and orc berserkers fought beside Valorian soldiers. The Mythic Aetherial Core glowed in Liora's hands, her ritual nearing completion to seal the rift.
Elian's Faith System pulsed. [Current Belief Points (BP): 300]
The city's defiance boosted faith. [BP increased to 3,000.]
"Show me options for 3,000 BP," he thought.
[Gold: 300,000 gold coins] [Aether Crystals: 300 crystals] [Epic Defensive Ward: 3,000 BP]
"Convert 3,000 BP to Epic Defensive Ward," Elian decided. A radiant barrier materialized, shielding the city. Seraphine, weaving healing spells, gasped. "Sire, where do these relics come from?"
"Valoria's legacy," Elian deflected, directing the ward's placement. It held back the Voidspawn, giving Liora time.
Veyra returned, bloodied. "Ravencrest's coup is now—he's rallying traitors in the palace!" Elian charged to the throne room, finding Ravencrest with rogue nobles and Syndicate assassins. "Your reign ends, Valorian," Ravencrest sneered.
Elian's Aether Slash clashed with Ravencrest's blade, a duel of fire and steel. The Fey's spells and Krag's orcs turned the tide, capturing the traitors. But Sylvara whispered, "A mythic figure from Valoria's past stirs, tied to the Void."
As the rift sealed, a shadowy form emerged—a crowned specter, radiating ancient power. Elian's heart froze. The true battle was just beginning.