05/16/2024 - 06/15/2024 | 11:59:59PM IST
At The End of The Rainbow
Travelling through the Pass of Heidrun, you take note of your serene surroundings. The sun, peeking through the patchy clouds, casts warm beams of light that gently caress your fur. The well-worn path ahead undulates gently over the rolling hills, each rise and fall adding to the rhythmic tranquillity of the journey. The air is filled with the gentle hum of insects and the distant chirping of birds, while the soft rustle of leaves provides a soothing backdrop. It’s an ordinary day, familiar and comforting in its peace. But suddenly, the sun’s warmth fades as dark clouds rapidly gather overhead, casting a foreboding shadow across the landscape.
A generous oak tree stands just off the path, and you quickly seek refuge under its sprawling branches as thunder rumbles ominously. The rain begins to pour down heavily, transforming the dirt path into a series of quickly forming puddles. The mighty oak sways violently in the strong winds, its branches creaking and groaning under the strain. Several branches snap and crash to the ground around you, heightening your sense of unease. Yet, as abruptly as it began, the storm subsides, the clouds parting to reveal a sky washed clean by the downpour.
Emerging from your shelter, you glance upward, marvelling at the sudden transformation. A brilliant rainbow stretches across the sky, its vibrant hues more vivid than any you’ve ever seen. It feels almost tangible, as if you could reach out and touch it. Following the arc of colours, you notice it appears to touch the earth just over the next hill. Excitement bubbles up within you, and you find yourself racing towards the rainbow, the pup inside you eager to uncover its end.
As you crest the final hill, you spot
Rannveig sitting before the entrance to a cavern. It strikes you as odd, for you’ve travelled this path many times and have never noticed a cave here before. Without a moment’s hesitation, Rannveig darts inside, her movements quick and purposeful. Curiosity piqued, you silently follow her into the cavern.
Crossing the threshold, you are greeted by a breathtaking sight. The cavern opens into a vast grotto, teeming with life. The air inside is cool and moist, carrying the earthy scent of moss and damp stone. The ceiling arches high above, dotted with shimmering crystals that catch the light and cast a kaleidoscope of colours across the cavern. Strange, luminescent birds flit through the air, their feathers glowing softly in the dim light as they weave through the rocky openings overhead. The floor of the grotto is a lush carpet of unique plants, their vibrant colours and unusual shapes creating a surreal, otherworldly garden.
The walls of the cavern are adorned with intricate paintings and carvings, depicting scenes of ancient lore and myth. Some show battles between mythical creatures, others depict serene landscapes and celestial events. The artistry is exquisite, with details so fine that they seem almost alive. Shattered pillars, remnants of a bygone era, rise from the ground, their surfaces covered in a delicate tapestry of vines and moss. The faint sound of dripping water echoes through the cavern, adding to the mystical ambience. A voice from behind startles you. It’s Rannveig, her eyes sparkling with excitement.
"This is no illusion, this place is real," she exclaims. She explains that she stumbled upon the cavern while following the same rainbow. Though the grotto is breathtakingly beautiful, she fears it might vanish as quickly as it appeared. She urgently asks for your help to document the carvings and paintings before the cavern entrance fades along with the rainbow. Together, you set out to record everything, determined to preserve the wondrous secrets of this hidden sanctuary before it’s lost forever.
Objective:
Depict or write your Felvarg working with Rannveig to record down the many beautiful paintings and carvings, by any means necessary. Your entry must clearly take place inside of the inside of the cavern described above.
Reward:
1,000 Felcredits,
1x Geode,
1x Pristine Mass of Unakite,
1x Essence of Desires,
15% chance for
1x Randomly Rolled Totem.