I pulled the book from the shelf and carried it to a quieter corner of the library. An oak chair sat alone at the far end, almost as though it had been untouched for years.
Settling into it, I opened the book and flipped through its worn pages before beginning to read.
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Almathae, daughter of Malamsi, was born with rare dragon magic. She became a revered priestess of Eldorado, sworn to protect her people from the tyranny of the evil King Vorthar.
He sought to use her power, but she refused to yield.
She would never bow to evil.
Almathae foresaw her own death. She understood the cost of what had to be done, yet she did not falter. She wanted to end him and ensure that he was gone for good.
But she could not destroy him.
Her power was only enough to seal him.
In the end, she made
