With the immediate threat of the rival dragon vanquished, Kael and his companions embarked on a journey deep into the forest to visit the temples of the Earth Dragoness. Their goal was to seek out the power and blessings of the dragoness so that Kael could become a more formidable guardian.
The journey was arduous, and the terrain became increasingly treacherous as they ventured further into the forest. But with Garrick's experience as a mercenary and Elena's training as a knight, the trio managed to navigate the dangerous wilderness with relative ease.
Their first stop was a temple nestled deep in a grove of ancient trees. Kael felt a sense of awe and reverence as they approached the temple, and he knew that he was in the presence of great power. Inside, they met with the high priestess of the temple, who greeted them warmly and listened attentively to their story.
The high priestess explained that the Earth Dragoness had bestowed upon her the power to heal and protect the forest, and that she would be honored to share her knowledge with Kael. She began to teach Kael the ancient ways of the forest, showing him how to draw upon the magic of the land to heal wounds and soothe troubled spirits.
Kael spent many days at the temple, soaking up the knowledge and wisdom of the high priestess. He felt himself growing stronger with each passing day, and he knew that he was becoming a more powerful guardian of the Earth Dragoness.
Their next stop was a temple high atop a mountain peak. This temple was guarded by a fierce dragon named Zephyr, who tested Kael's strength and resolve before allowing him to enter. Inside, they met with the temple's guardian, a wise old man who had devoted his life to the service of the Earth Dragoness.
The guardian taught Kael the ancient ways of the dragon, showing him how to harness the dragon's power to become a more formidable warrior. Kael trained tirelessly, honing his skills and perfecting his techniques until he was a master of the dragon's ways.
Their final stop was a secret temple hidden deep in the heart of the forest. This temple was guarded by a group of powerful druids, who greeted Kael and his companions with wary respect. Inside, they met with the high druidess, who spoke to Kael through the language of the animals and the trees.
The high druidess taught Kael the ancient ways of the forest, showing him how to commune with the spirits of the land and harness their power. Kael felt a deep connection to the forest and its creatures, and he knew that he had been chosen by the Earth Dragoness to be a guardian of the wild.
After many weeks of training and learning, Kael emerged from the forest a changed man. He was imbued with the power of the Earth Dragoness, and he knew that he was ready to face any challenge that came his way. With Garrick and Elena by his side, Kael set out to defend the realm of the Earth Dragoness from all who would threaten it.