Echo of the Lake

The night was warm. The wind that always seemed to past the lake made its way through the branches of an old oak. As always, Kalais was sitting near the Terakis lake, watching in awe as the moonlight was falling upon the water.
A year had past since Kalais left this place. He was bound to it, his roots had spread their weeds and therefore, made him into the prisoner he was. But, it wasn’t a curse for him. He had an important mission, for the lake seemed silent but deep beneath the surface lay a creature who fed upon the fears of Terakisians. He would draw them with his voice, then spread his talons as his fangs feast upon their souls. Kalais had never seen the eerie creature nor had he heard him move. But, he still knew that the legend was more than an old tale, more than the truth that came with the wind as it whispered into his ears.
Kalais shifted his weight. The scent that hit him seemed to come from the tear-shaped lake. He moved closer, gripping the weapon in his hands even tighter. Kalais gazed upon the lake. If you looked closely, you could see the night sky mirror onto the surface of the water, just near the figure that seemed to hover above the lake.
Kalais instantly rose from the ground, backing away from the monstrous silhouette, just so he could look into an empty space. Shock mixed with disappointment filled Kalais’s lungs. He started to cough as his body fell to the ground. Once again, he looked in the reflection of the water, looked at the creature with opsidian eyes. But now, the reflection was missing Kalais.
The wind, once again sang to him, mixed with deception. There never had been a Kalais. The monster rose from the ground one last time. A noise broke from the forest. Visitors, though the creature, beginning singing his lullaby of death.

The Queen of Dust and Ice

Concept Guide

 

The Nine Realms:

Niflheim- ”Mist world” is the darkest and coldest region in the world.

Muspelheim- Is a burning hot place, filled with lava, flames, sparks and soot. It is located in the south.

Asgard- Is in the middle of the world, high up in the sky. It’s home for the gods and goddesses. Gods in Asgard are called Aesir and goddesses Asynjur. Odin is their ruler and chief of the Aesir.

Midgard- ”Middle eath” it’s home of the humas and their location is in the middle, below Asgard.

Jotunheim- Home of the giant, the sworn enemies of Aesir.

Vanaheim- Is home of the Vanir gods. They are old gods who are really good at magic.

Alfheim- Is home of the light elves and it’s located in the heavens right next to Asgard. The god Freyr is the ruler of Alfheim.

Svartalfheim- Is the home of the dwarves.

Helheim- the Underworld.

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