Ashen stood at the entrance of the ancient Elemental Temple, its towering structure carved from stone and embedded with glowing crystals that hummed with elemental energy. The air was thick with power, and Ashen could feel the ground vibrating beneath his feet as if the temple itself was alive.
"Well, this is it," Ashen muttered, gripping his Amaranth Staff tightly. "Time to see what kind of secrets this place is hiding."
He cautiously made his way inside, the dim light of his staff illuminating the path ahead. The deeper he ventured, the stronger the elemental energy became, until finally, he reached a massive chamber. At the center stood a towering figure made entirely of rock and earth, its form shifting and grinding with each movement.
"The Earth Guardian, huh?" Ashen said, a smirk tugging at the corner of his mouth. "Let's see what you're made of."
