Brian woke up as the sun's warmth faded, casting a golden glow across the landscape. He stretched, recalling his victory over the giant wolf. A mix of relief and pride swirled within him.
As night approached, Brian searched for shelter. The air cooled, carrying the scent of damp earth and decaying leaves. After an hour, he spotted a cave near where the faceless man had left him.
Cautiously, Brian entered the cave, his footsteps echoing off the walls. The air inside was stale, but the darkness was suddenly illuminated by glowing ember crystals embedded in the walls. Their soft hum and gentle glow mesmerized Brian.
The cave's design was simple, with soil- and stone-covered ground and moss-covered walls adorned with some of the glowing crystals. Brian's footsteps crunched on the gravel as he explored. He ran his hand over the moss, feeling its softness.
At the cave's end, Brian let out a sigh of relief, finding no enemies, only traces of the wolf he had defeated. He rested for a few minutes, listening to the silence.
Then, Brian opened his status window.
Brief Profile: Brian Mhishi
Level: 2
XP: 100/200
Attributes:
- STR: 14
- AGI: 12
- INT: 11
- LCK: 5
- CHA: 8
Affinities:
- Fire
- Water
- Earth
- Air
- Light
- Dark
EC: 200
Skills:
- Unarmed Combat (Intermediate)
- Martial Arts (Intermediate)
Equipment:
- Basic Leather Armor
- Bronze Gauntlets
- Wooden Staff
- Khaoskor's Fang
- Shadow Reaper's Claw
Gifts:
- 1000 Essence Crystals
- Omni-Affinity Tome
[Would you like to receive your gifts? Y/N]
Brian thought, 'Y'
[You have received 1000 Essence Crystals]
[You have received Omni-Affinity Tome]
"What do essence crystals do?" Brian asked the system, curiosity getting the better of him.
[Essence crystals are used in two main ways:
1. They can be used to buy skills and items from the system (currently locked until level 10).
2. They can increase your stats; 10 essence crystals equal one attribute point.]
Brian asked, "What about the Omni-Affinity Tome?"
[Omni-Affinity Tome is a trait given to you by the creator, granting affinity with all elements in this world.]
"How many affinities do regular people have?" Brian asked.
[Some people have no affinities, while others have one. The most talented individuals may have up to three affinities.]
"I'm definitely not average with these perks," Brian said, excitement building. "I will become the strongest."
As Brian celebrated, a tiny dog ran towards him, its tail wagging. Brian's heart swelled with affection.