After the conflict in the Nexus of the Ancients settled the dust, Ava fell asleep uneasily. Weighted down by recent events, her mind descended into a dreamy condition.
Ava dreamed that she was walking along an Old Path and that the ground beneath her feet was glowing ethereally. Ancient Spirits, their shapes gleaming with power and knowledge, were thick in the air.
A brilliantly luminous figure of one of the Ancient Spirits walked up to Ava. "Child of the realms, you bear a great load on your heart."
Then, with a quivering voice, Ava said, "I'm not sure if I can go on. The battle appears never-ending, and the darkness is about to swallow us."
The compassion shone in the eyes of the Ancient Spirit. "Unity and resolve are as much strengths as power. It takes a lot of bravery, you and you
