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The tower...
For centuries, they have risen from the earth, unbidden and ominous.
In their wake, desolation follows.
Castles crumble, fields are scorched, and the very earth withers.
Wandering trader:
...Yet, when a princess from a neighboring realm is offered as a sacrifice, or captured in their raids, the tide of their encroaching may recede for a time.
Old gentleman:
...I heard it from my grandfather. In the long past, a gallant hero would rise in such dire moments. He would vanquish those fiends, slay their lord, and and restore peace.
But I have not witnessed such a man in all my whole life.
Disabled soldier:
...I curse my weakness. So many fine lads have marched off to face them, yet precious few have returned.
A crazy tramp:
The world is doomed!
No one shall survive! No one!
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...Unless, of course... You are the chosen one.
