<p>PROLOGUE:</p><p><strong>The Fall of the Village</strong></p><p>The sun was low in the sky casting long shadows over the tranquil</p><p>village of <strong>Dunara</strong>. The scent of the nearby forest mixed with the</p><p>earthy aroma of freshly baked bread as life carried on in its quiet</p><p>rhythm. <strong>Kael</strong> stood on the outskirts of the village his calloused</p><p>hands gripping the hilt of his sword. His heart pulsed with the quiet</p><p>contentment of returning home after a long journey.</p>