Aldric smiled softly as he looked at Cassie. "The story is true, child," he said in a deep voice, almost like a whisper. "This pendant was indeed worn by a legendary healer. That healer had a unique ability to absorb the illnesses of others and store them within this pendant. But that power came with a price. The healer had to bear the pain and suffering absorbed, and only those with a strong soul could withstand its effects."
Cassie swallowed, feeling a mix of fear and hope swelling within her chest. "Could… could this pendant help me? Reduce my illness?" she asked quietly.
Aldric looked at Cassie with empathy, then nodded. "Yes, this pendant has the potential to help, but there's a risk you need to understand. The energy within this pendant isn't easy to control. Before you use it, you must master your own inner strength, or the power could end up making you weaker."
