Determined but still plagued by uncertainty, Drake and his group finally reach the ancient temple of the Forgotten. It is a crumbling ruin hidden deep within a mystical forest, long forgotten by time and the world. The temple was once a bastion of warriors who fought the Eternal Flame during its first rise. Inside, it is said to hold powerful relics and secrets that could help them defeat the Flame once and for all.
As they explore the temple, they encounter numerous traps and trials left behind by the ancient warriors to protect the relics. The group is forced to split up to cover more ground, and each member faces their own challenges. For Drake, the temple begins to play tricks on his mind. He is tormented by visions of his past failures, his friends' deaths, and his own death if he continues down this path.
During his search, Drake stumbles upon a hidden chamber that contains a series of ancient relics. Among them is a sword with a glowing core, said to be forged from the essence of a fallen star. This relic, known as the Starseeker, is believed to be one of the few weapons capable of channeling the power necessary to face the Eternal Flame.
However, retrieving the relic comes with a price. The temple's guardian—a spectral warrior bound by ancient magic—rises to challenge Drake. The guardian speaks cryptically, warning Drake that taking the relics will not guarantee victory and that the true battle lies not just with the Flame, but with his own heart.
The battle is fierce, testing Drake's newfound strength and resolve. Though weakened by doubt, Drake manages to defeat the guardian by embracing the strength within himself, realizing that while he may not have all the answers, his determination is what sets him apart.
Drake claims the Starseeker and the other relics, but his victory is bittersweet. The doubt remains, and he knows that this weapon alone will not be enough to stop the Eternal Flame. They must continue forward, but now with powerful new tools at their disposal.