Goyoti: it is gone
Mira: yes even the shadows obey you
Goyoti: I did not do anything
Mira: it is your aura Goyoti the impossible bends to you
From behind a twisted tree a glowing figure appeared its body silver with purple aura flowing like smoke
Silvara: who enters the heart of the Forest
Goyoti: I am Goyoti I wish to see everything here
Silvara: your aura bends reality itself your presence changes all things
Goyoti: I do not wish to fight
Silvara: even so you must prove your strength
Silvara raised her hands and purple energy shot toward him the trees swaying shadows twisting violently but Goyoti lifted a finger slightly the energy froze midair sparkling like tiny stars
Goyoti: I do not need to fight to stop you
Silvara: impossible your power is beyond all I know
Goyoti: I am not here to fight only to see
Silvara fell to her knees the aura around her calming bowing in respect becoming part of the forest
Mira: see even the forest guardians obey you
Goyoti: it feels like I can touch everything
Mira: yes Goyoti your aura reaches all places even things that are alive and moving
The shadows around them grew taller forming shapes like monsters wolves and dragons but none moved aggressively they paused watching sensing his impossible presence
Goyoti: Mira the shadows are huge
Mira: yes they usually attack anyone who walks here but your presence alone makes them obey
Suddenly a giant black tree with eyes glowing red and roots twisting like snakes rose from the center of the forest
Goyoti: Mira what is that
Mira: that is the Heart of Shadows it controls the forest
Heart of Shadows: who walks in my domain
Goyoti: I am Goyoti I only want to see
Heart of Shadows: your aura bends reality your presence is beyond all things
Goyoti: I do not wish to fight
Heart of Shadows: even so your strength must be shown
The tree slammed its roots toward him the shadows around whipping violently Goyoti raised his hand slightly and the roots froze midair the shadows stopped moving the entire forest still
Goyoti: I do not need to fight to stop you
Heart of Shadows: impossible
Goyoti: I am not here to fight only to see
The Heart of Shadows slowly bowed its trunk toward him the glowing eyes dimming the roots sinking peacefully back into the ground
Mira: see even the Heart of Shadows obeys you
Goyoti: it feels like nothing can resist me
Mira: yes Goyoti even the impossible bends to you
From the trees creatures with glowing eyes and shifting forms peeked out some with wings some with claws all watching silently
Goyoti: Mira I feel like I can see everything in this forest
Mira: yes Goyoti your aura touches all things even those hidden in darkness
Suddenly a bright light appeared in the center of the forest a floating crystal glowing with rainbow colors
Goyoti: what is that
Mira: that is the Crystal of Shadows it contains the memory of the forest the power of everything that has lived and will live
Goyoti: then I will touch it
Goyoti stepped closer and the crystal floated up slightly moving around him as if curious about him energy from the forest flowed into him shadows turning into sparkling light
Goyoti: Mira it feels like I can feel the entire forest
Mira: yes Goyoti even the shadows give you their strength
From above dark clouds twisted into creatures giant serpents and winged beasts all pausing in awe of Goyoti
Goyoti: Mira I can feel all of them
Mira: yes Goyoti your power reaches all life here
The crystal floated gently into his hands glowing brighter than the sun then dispersed its energy into him merging with his aura the forest around him pulsed like a heartbeat alive with color energy and movement
Goyoti: Mira I feel like I am part of the forest now
Mira: yes Goyoti your presence changes all things even the forest itself
Suddenly the shadows grew taller twisting but now they glowed with light instead of red eyes becoming gentle and alive they circled Goyoti bowing like subjects to a king
Goyoti: Mira I feel like I can do anything here
Mira: yes Goyoti the impossible bends to you
The sun broke through the clouds the forest glowing in gold and green creatures looking peaceful Goyoti took a deep breath feeling the heartbeat of the Forest of Living Shadows alive and moving with him
Goyoti: Mira I am ready for anything
Mira: yes Goyoti this forest is only the beginning and nothing can stop you
The shadows the trees the floating crystal and all creatures paused bowing as Goyoti stepped forward ready to explore deeper into the forest and beyond alive with power and impossible presence