The Behemoth of Verdance stood before them, an embodiment of the ancient forest's will. Its towering form was a blend of living wood and stone, each step it took causing the ground beneath to tremble. Canna, Flora, and Kael faced the creature with a mixture of awe and determination. The trial was not just a test of strength but a profound challenge that would determine whether they were worthy of an alliance with the Sylphir and the guardianship of the forest's power.
The air was thick with tension, the forest around them utterly silent, as if holding its breath in anticipation of the battle to come. The Sylphir had withdrawn to the edges of the clearing, their luminous eyes watching closely. Elandra, their leader, stood at the forefront, her expression stern and unyielding. This was not a trial to be taken lightly.
