Amidst the ancient forest, Farzan began to spin a tale as old as time itself. His voice carried the weight of ancient wisdom as he spoke of a colossal tree emerging from an endless void, its roots delving deep into the underworld, and its branches reaching for the heavens. At its pinnacle, a world rested, where gods resided and watched over the realms below.
"In the beginning," Farzan began, "the gods commanded the sun and the moon, ushering in the age of man. They blessed the world with their guidance and protection. Some gods were the founders of elements, others blessed nature, and still others bestowed their blessings upon the various races that populated the land."
Luka listened intently, his imagination weaving images of this mythical world.
Farzan continued, "But one day, a tiny bit of chaos from the void realm found its way into the heart of the great tree. This taint birthed the seven fruits of chaos, with one of them being the fruit of pride." Farzan paused for emphasis.
"The bearers of these fruits hatched a plan to destroy the eight pillars that maintained the separation between the heavens, earth, and underworld. Their ambition was to plunge the realms into chaos. The gods, recognizing the threat, engaged them in a fierce battle. But alas, the conflict shattered most of the pillars."
A sense of foreboding hung in the air as Luka absorbed the gravity of the story.
Farzan continued,
"In their final act of sacrifice, the gods of the sun and the moon restored the damaged pillars, preventing the cataclysm that could have befallen the world. However, they vowed to return when the time of chaos inevitably arrived, knowing that humanity's sins and greed might one day threaten the fragile balance of existence."
As the story concluded, Farzan fixed his gaze on Luka.
"This, my dear boy, is the tale of our world, rooted in a colossal tree, bound by the gods. And I believe that you, Luka, are destined to play a vital role in the events to come."
With that, Farzan extended an invitation.
"Come to the tower once a week in secret, and I will teach you the ways of the guardian. Together, we will prepare for the trials that lie ahead."