00:00Far away in the shadowed mountains, Morgana stirred.
00:03After centuries, the chains of light that bound her had shattered.
00:08Rising from her prison, she stretched her arms and laughed,
00:12a sound that rolled like thunder across the valleys.
00:15The kingdom that banished me shall now kneel, she roared.
00:19Her magic spread across rivers, turning their waters black.
00:23Fields withered, animals fled in fear,
00:26and the hearts of people grew heavy with despair.
00:30Stormclouds swallowed the sky, and lightning danced endlessly across the land.
00:35But in the depths of the whispering forest, the trees rustled in defiance.
00:40Aurelia, Aurelia.
00:42That night, Aurelia dreamed of a silver deer with antlers glowing like starlight.
00:48It bowed before her and spoke in a voice like wind through the branches.
00:53Princess, the forest needs you.
00:55Come before it is too late.
00:57She woke with her heart pounding.
00:59Wrapping herself in a cloak, Aurelia slipped quietly out of the palace.
01:04The moon guided her steps, its silver glow lighting the way toward the whispering forest.
01:10As she entered, the trees bent gently as if welcoming her.
01:14Fireflies danced in the air, forming a path of light that wound deeper and deeper into the shadow.
01:20Aurelia discovered a circle of magical beings, a wise owl with silver feathers, a fox whose eyes glowed like emeralds, and the silver deer from her dream.
01:35The owl spread its wings and spoke in a deep, steady voice.
01:39We are the guardians of light.
01:41Long ago, we vowed to protect this forest from Morgana's darkness, but her power grows stronger every hour.
01:50Only you, princess, can defeat her.
01:52The guardians of light led Aurelia to a crystal pool in the center of the glade.
01:57Its waters shimmered with shifting stars, though it was night.
02:01The owl explained,
02:03This pool will show the trials you must endure.
02:06Each one will test your heart.
02:08Only by passing them will you gain the strength to face Morgana.
02:12Aurelia bent over the water.
02:14The surface rippled, and suddenly she found herself standing in a desolate village.
02:19Houses burnt, and people fought each other for scraps of bread.
02:24A mother wept while her child lay hungry at her side.
02:27Aurelia's heart ached.
02:29She walked to the people, knelt before them, and offered her own food and cloak.
02:34She comforted the mother, reminding her of hope.
02:38Slowly the fires dimmed, and the villagers began sharing what little they had.
02:43The vision faded.
02:44The guardians' voices echoed.
02:46First trial passed.
02:48Compassion.
02:49Next, she stood before a great mirror.
02:52In its reflection, she wore a crown of black jewels, her eyes glowing with power.
02:58The reflection whispered,
03:00Rule with fear, and you will never feel pain.
03:03Aurelia shook her head.
03:05True power is love, not fear.
03:07She said firmly.
03:08The reflection shattered into dust.
03:11Second trial passed.
03:13Purity of heart.
03:14Finally, Aurelia stood before a storm of shadows.
03:18Fear clawed at her, whispering doubts.
03:20You are weak.
03:22You are alone.
03:23You will fail.
