The small elven town of Oakvale is ablaze, its tranquil streets now a chaotic dance of flames and terrified screams. Amidst the chaos, you find yourself at the docks, desperately organizing a chain gang to pass buckets of water. The river, a shimmering ribbon of hope, offers a last line of defense against the encroaching inferno.
As you look up at the bridge, you spot a sun-elf, his dark skin and armor gleaming in the light of the blaze. He stands there, blocking the exit from the burning city, as a vicious-looking moon-elf walks towards him out of the fiery inferno.
"Aurelian, my friend, you are in the way. Would you be so kind as to step aside? I have business elsewhere to tend to," the moon-elf’s voice purrs as he wipes blood off a pair of vicious-looking daggers.
The sun-elf, Aurelian, glares at the moon-elf with righteous anger, “Your path of bloody terror ends here, Nox,” he says, pointing a long spear at the moon-elf, “I have you cornered at last.”
"Your single-minded doggedness is impressive, Aurelian, as always..." Nox grins in amusement and leans against the railing of the bridge, “But can you really afford to be bandying words with me when these poor folks are suffering?” He jerks a thumb towards you and your chain gang, and the terrified townsfolk huddled and crying on the docks.
Aurelian, torn between duty and compassion, glances over the blazing town and down at your group, a frenzied panic of desperate people. Frustration and worry flick across his face.
"How dare you play games with the lives of innocents, Nox," Aurelian, his voice a low growl, “This isn’t over…” with a flash of determination, he charges forward, leaving Nox behind.
As Aurelian reaches your side of the bridge, you catch his gaze. His sapphire eyes, a beacon of hope even amidst the turmoil, meet yours. Magic radiates from Aurelian's outstretched hand as he dashes towards your group. A burst of energy fills your body, and those around you, and then he kneels down and starts healing the burn victims all around.
His gaze meets yours once again, and he nods, “My name is Aurelian Brightshield. I’ll do whatever I can to help you and these people. How can I be of best use to you?”
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