Chapter 291 Sealed in the abyss
The only one among the six primordials, queens of their species, mother of all dark fairies, fell into the hands of corruption.
The Fall of Noctara
Although Noctara resisted Maelgor's influence for a long time, a moment of weakness was enough for the corruption to take hold of her. No one knows exactly how this happened; there are many myths and legends about it, but all are theories. Some believe that Maelgor offered her visions of a future where darkness completely filled her home, visions in which the only option was for her to join him, visions where her lively sisters fell into the eternal embrace of death, and visions where her own sisters betrayed her from behind.
Noctara fell into corruption, being the only one among the six primordials to succumb. The dark fairies, her descendants, also fell into corruption, except for a few high-ranking ones who managed to escape this cruel fate.
The War in the Green Lands: The Battle for Balance in Lumeria
The Outbreak of War
The fall of Noctara and her transformation into a corrupted entity under Maelgor's influence marked the beginning of a devastating war in the green lands of Lumeria. The fairies, who had until then worked in harmony, found themselves divided and embroiled in a titanic struggle to maintain the balance Elaria had created.
Noctara's betrayal ignited a new war in the once peaceful lands of Lumeria. The corrupted, led by a now-corrupt Noctara, began to sow chaos. Forests burned under the uncontrolled fire of Ignara, rivers overflowed due to storms caused by Zephyra, and the very earth was torn apart by conflicts instigated by Sylvara.
Noctara rose above her sisters in rank; the power of corruption was profane, addictive, and at the same time desperate. Her mind was a chaos clouded only by her own greed, her hands stained with the blood of her own kind, and the green lands fell once again under the path of destruction.
Noctara became a puppet of Maelgor, who continuously provided her with more and more power, filling her with only corrupt darkness.
The Fairies' Resistance
Lunara, the Fairy of Light
Lunara, the Fairy of Light, became the beacon of hope in the war. Formed from the ray of sun, her presence brought purity and serenity. With her light, Lunara guided the creatures and fairies fighting against the darkness. She created illuminated refuges where the beings of Lumeria could find peace and safety. Her magic could dispel shadows and heal the wounds caused by the corrupted. On the darkest nights, her light was a reminder of hope and resistance. Experience more tales on My Virtual Library Empire
Thalassa, the Fairy of Water
Thalassa, born from the sacred drop of water, maintained life in the oceans, rivers, and rains. During the war, she used her power to control the waters and create natural barriers against the corrupted. With her tears, Thalassa purified the lands poisoned by corruption and restored vitality to regions devastated by conflicts. Her ability to manipulate water allowed for the creation of mobile and swift defenses against enemy forces.
Sylvara, the Fairy of Earth
Sylvara, formed from the grain of fertile soil, became the backbone of the resistance. Her connection to the earth allowed her to mobilize forests and mountains to create natural fortresses and ambushes against the corrupted. She used her powers to heal the land and ensure resources remained abundant for the allied troops. Sylvara's forests were impenetrable, filled with traps and loyal creatures defending their territory fiercely.
Zephyra, the Fairy of Air
Zephyra, forged from the breath of the purest wind, controlled the winds and storms to combat the corrupted. Her ability to manipulate the weather allowed her to unleash furious storms and gales that scattered the enemies. Zephyra also used the winds to send messages and coordinate strategic movements among the various fairy forces. Her airborne allies, birds, and creatures of the air acted as scouts and messengers, keeping the forces of light always one step ahead.
Ignara, the Fairy of Fire
Ignara, born from the spark of eternal fire, was the guardian of flames and heat. During the war, she used her power to forge weapons and armor imbued with fire, giving the allied troops a destructive edge against the Sombrías. Her purifying flames were also used to burn away corruption and restore the land to its natural state. Ignara led incendiary attacks that, though destructive, were necessary to keep Maelgor's forces at bay.
The Redemption of Noctara
In the midst of the conflict, Noctara struggled against her own corruption. Though darkness consumed her, a vestige of her former essence resisted. In moments of lucidity, she desperately tried to fight, to resist, but the whispers of Maelgor in her ears overwhelmed her, plunging her deeper into despair. She tried to seek help from her sisters but received nothing. She begged for her mother, but her prayers went unheard. She tried to fix the damage she had caused, but only brought more death, leaving the ground stained red.
Over the years, Noctara's pure consciousness continued to struggle desperately. As the war neared a conclusion in Maelgor's favor, in her last moments of lucidity, Noctara made a risky gamble. She split her soul into two parts, ready to make a final desperate sacrifice. Deceiving her corrupted fairies and Maelgor into a massive rune at a single point, with tears in her eyes, she looked at her sisters one last time. In her eyes, there was only deep sadness. Activating the forbidden magic only she knew—after all, she was the fairy of secrets—she sealed Maelgor and herself in the abyss forever.
An enormous amount of dark magic resonated through the already destroyed forest. The darkness came like an ancient beast, hungry, swallowing all the corrupted fairies completely. Maelgor's cries of rage cursing Noctara's existence echoed everywhere. However, the only thing the primordial fairies heard was Noctara's soft voice.
Her voice was soft, calm. She was sealing her own soul along with the being that had driven her to despair, but even so, she was happy. With a bright smile on her lips, she looked at her sisters, tears falling from her eyes. Moving her mouth, she said:
"I'm so sorry..."