In the heart of Elaris, beneath the sheltering canopy of the Luminara, lived two sisters, Thera and Reisa. Born under the light of Elaris's twin suns, the sisters were as different as night and day. Reisa, the elder, was a fierce and determined spirit, her eyes always seeking Thera the horizon, her heart yearning for adventure. , the younger, was gentle and introspective, her connection to the world around her profound and intuitive. Despite their differences, the bond between them was strong, yet fraught with rivalry.
From a young age, Reisa and Thera vied for the attention of the Elders and the admiration of their people. Reisa excelled in physical prowess and daring feats, often leading expeditions into the uncharted wilds of Elaris. She was a skilled hunter and a formidable warrior, her reputation growing with each successful venture. Thera, on the other hand, was a gifted healer and a seer, her abilities to commune with the spirits of Elaris revered by all. She could sense the shifts in the earth, predict changes in the weather, and heal the wounds of both body and spirit.
Their rivalry came to a head during the Festival of Renewal, a sacred time when the Aelori honored the Luminara and sought blessings for the coming cycle. Each year, a great challenge was held, and the winner was granted the honor of communing with the Elders and receiving visions of Elaris’s future. Reisa, with her relentless drive, saw this as her opportunity to prove her worth, while Thera hoped to use the occasion to strengthen her bond with the world they cherished.
The challenge that year was unlike any before. The Elders had devised a test that would require both physical and spiritual strength: a journey to Elysium a hidden plain deep within the mountains, said to be the source of the planet’s life force. The sisters, along with other contenders, set out on the arduous path, each determined to reach the Heart and claim victory.
