The silver-haired knight rode through the shattered gates of Eldorin, the air thick with the scent of smoldering ash. Ahead, atop the ruined temple steps, the Fire Tyrant coiled, its obsidian scales shimmering with molten light. <\/p>\n
Seren dismounted, drawing her runeblade, its surface pulsing with azure sigils. The beast roared, flames spiraling toward her. She raised her gauntlet, fingers twisting in practiced motions\u2014an ice sigil flared, and a crystalline wall surged up, splitting the inferno. She charged, blade flashing. <\/p>\n
The Tyrant struck, its tail whipping\u2014the impact sent her skidding back. Her armor smoked, searing heat licking at her skin. Gritting her teeth, she pressed her palm to the ground. Frost erupted, surging up the creature\u2019s limbs, locking it in place. <\/p>\n
With a final cry, Seren drove her blade into its heart. The ice surged, shattering the beast into a mist of embers and frost. As dawn broke over the ruined city, she knew\u2014Eldorin would rise again.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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