Kael and his friends celebrated their victory with a grand feast, hosted by Thorold and the other inhabitants of the temple. They ate and drank, laughing and joking together as they relived the highlights of their journey.
As they celebrated, Kael couldn't help but feel a sense of pride and accomplishment. He and his friends had come a long way, and they had achieved something truly remarkable.
But as the night wore on, Kael began to feel a sense of unease. He knew that their journey was far from over, and that there were still many challenges ahead.
And then, just as they were finishing their meal, Thorold stood up and addressed them.
"My friends," he said, his voice serious. "I know that you are all celebrating your victory, but I must warn you that your journey is far from over. There is still much for you to learn, and many challenges for you to overcome."
Kael and his friends looked at each other, their faces serious.
"What kind of challenges?" Kael asked, his voice firm.
Thorold smiled, his eyes glinting with amusement.
"Ah, my young friend," he said. "The challenges that lie ahead are many and varied. But I will give you a hint: they will require all of your skills and abilities, and they will push you to your limits."
Kael and his friends nodded, their faces set with determination.
"We're ready," Kael said, his voice firm. "We're ready for whatever challenges lie ahead."
Thorold smiled, his eyes shining with approval.
"I know that you are," he said. "And I have no doubt that you will succeed. But for now, let us enjoy the celebration. Tomorrow, we will begin the next stage of your journey."
And with that, the celebration continued, with Kael and his friends laughing and joking together as they looked forward to the challenges that lay ahead.
But as they celebrated, Kael couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. He knew that the challenges that lay ahead would be difficult, and he wondered if he and his friends would be able to overcome them.
As the night wore on, Kael's unease grew, and he began to feel a sense of foreboding. He knew that the journey ahead would be difficult, and he wondered if he and his friends would be able to succeed.
And then, just as he was starting to feel overwhelmed, Kael heard a voice in his head. It was the voice of the ancient magic, and it was speaking to him in a language that only he could understand.
"Do not be afraid, Kael," the voice said. "You and your friends have come a long way, and you have achieved something truly remarkable. But the journey ahead will be difficult, and you will need all of your skills and abilities to succeed."
Kael nodded, his heart pounding with excitement. He knew that the journey ahead would be difficult, but he was ready for whatever challenges lay ahead.
And with that, the celebration came to an end, and Kael and his friends retired to their rooms to rest and prepare for the journey ahead.