As Elidyr prepared his metal cards, each intricately engraved with runes, Wulfric's eyes sparkled with a mix of excitement and nostalgia. He admired Elidyr's readiness, acknowledging the underestimated prowess of runemasters in combat. "You've always been one to prove the doubters wrong, Elidyr. Not all runemasters shy away from a fight," Wulfric remarked with a hint of pride. However, Elidyr was in no mood for reminiscences.
"Enough with the small talk, Wulfric. Let's just get on with it," he retorted with impatience.
Seeing that further words were futile, Wulfric ceased his circling and took a deep breath, signaling his preparation for a serious spell. Recognizing the cue, Elidyr acted swiftly. He grabbed a metal card from his collection, this one prominently featuring a bear claw rune. With a decisive crush, he activated the rune's power.
