Final Trial – Forgefire and Fury
Before facing the unknown beneath Emberpoint, Kael and Riven knew they couldn't go in half-prepared.
They returned to the Market Row, where smiths hammered late into the night and traders whispered about new Rift tremors. At the end of the lane was the Emberforge Vendor, run by an old iron-haired dwarf named Tella Bragglesoot.
"Back again, are ya?" she smirked. "Word is, you're diving into the Maw. Hope you brought coin."
[Upgrade Session – Inventory Management]
Kael (Lv 19)
• Upgraded: Blazebite Twinswords
• Effects: +15% damage vs Elemental enemies
• Bonus: Flame Burst Slash (Special)
• Armor: Steelplate Lightguard (Balanced DEF + Speed)
• Trinket: Soul Shard Ring (+5% EXP gain, +2% crit)
Riven (Lv 19)
• Upgraded: Silentflare Bow
• Effects: Fire-infused arrows, chance to ignite target
• Bonus: Shadow Pin Shot (Roots target briefly)
• Offhand: Moonfang Dagger (Fast strikes, +1 bleed stack)
• Cloak: Ashweave Mantle (Increased stealth duration)
Money Spent: 1,850C
Remaining Funds: 600C
Rations & Elixirs Restocked.
Dungeon Kits: x2 Lightstones, x3 Mana Wards, x2 Fire Bombs
Gear humming with energy, the two returned to Ashbreaker Hall's hidden back chamber—an old elevator behind a sealed rune gate. Durnan was there, waiting.
"You upgraded. Smart," he grunted. "Whatever's down there doesn't play fair."
Kael and Riven nodded. The elevator creaked as it descended.
Below them, deep in the city's bones, the old forge pulsed with Riftfire… alive again after centuries.
[Trial Begins – Heart of the Ember Maw]
Status: Active
Location: Emberpoint Deepforge
Threat Level: Red – Rift Signature Detected
Tier: II Elite (Counts as Trial IV + V)
The gate behind them sealed shut. No turning back now.
The heat met them like a wave.