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The Prince of Ancients and the Dark Spear
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Time worked in different ways. For some it led to progress, whilst for others time robbed them of everything. Some had it both ways, but whichever one came last was the true defining factor for them – progression or robbery. However those with their destinies already written in the stars always experienced the most turbulent of eras. Their fates were never set in stone. Succeed at what fate had touted its horn that you would do and you would be remembered for all eternity. Fail, and you would be forgotten. Even if you were remembered, it wouldn’t be the kind of memory you would hope people have of you. A man with such destiny was the Prince of Ancients, Dan.
The mysteries of the Dark Valley were plentiful, so much so that each of the Three Great Races had their own agendas and beliefs concerning the place. For the Ancients, their strongest belief was that a powerful weapon was hidden in the Dark Valley. This weapon was believed to possess unprecedented power, and
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