Prologue
“What a wonderful sight.” Luka thought taking in the beauty of the grand white tree speckled by the crimson hue of its fruits standing majestically in the middle of a small clearing in a dense forest. She pulled her mantle around her to ward off the cold. The full moon could be seen through the gaps in the branches of the tree. Although eerie, the ethereal beauty of the scene held her captive. She had been summoned here by the leader of the sprites who protected Elmer, the tree with white leaves. She had been here many times with her father when she was just a kid. Luka cringed as she heard a rasping voice in her ear. “The time draws near, ” It said. A creature with a humanoid figure and the tail of a reptile appeared from behind the tree. Its scaled pale skin reflected the moon with a tinge of pink; it looked like marble. The numerous tentacles that sprouted from its head draped its shoulder looking like hair. It was florescent and gave off a soft white glow.
