“My lord, might we view the items?” Forlune gently nudged Thorian’s shoulder, urging him to face the group. “I believe the rest are quite eager to see what treasures we've uncovered.”

“Of course, here you are,” Thorian replied, handing over the items to Forlune with a distant air. His mind was ensnared by thoughts of the items’ class restrictions.

Raven’s Nest, now having become Wolvendale, harbored a fifth guild once—the archers. If I remember correctly, other realms possessed their unique class guilds as well, he pondered, his gaze lost in contemplation. An insight struck him.

These unique class totems, capable of evolving into statues and then into guilds, originate from extraordinary dungeons. William must have discovered the archer totem on one of his ventures into Eärendil.

“My lord, I'm perplexed,” Forlune frowned, scrutinizing the item descriptions. “It specifies a class requirement: archer.”

“Archer?” Aqua interjected, his voice tinged with confusion. “I’ve never heard of such a class or advancement. Is this akin to the special class Nalia possessed?”

“It is unique, yet not in the manner you suggest,” Thorian clarified, a spark of excitement in his tone. “To my understanding, Eärendil harbors a new class from which we can establish a guild.”

“Really?” Nox chimed in, interest piqued. “And I guess this class would be Archer?”

“It's more than just a guess; it's almost a certainty,” Thorian affirmed, nodding solemnly. “The evidence—gaining items linked to this class from a quest in Eärendil—strongly supports this theory.”

At this, Forlune cracked a smile, his enthusiasm barely contained. “This is fascinating. A new class guild could significantly enhance our collective strength. The strategic advantage we could gain over other territories is substantial.”

Stretching, Thorian signaled a shift in focus. “Since we have secured all possible rewards from our completed quests, there’s no further reason to linger.” He turned to Nox. “It's time you advance through the remaining floors of the abyss to catch up.”

With these words, the group dispersed. Nox, Ventus, and Ifrit, along with many others, set off for Locksley to confront the abyss’s challenges up to the twentieth floor. Thorian, Zogarth, Forlune, and Aqua, meanwhile, remained in the village to attend to other affairs.

Returning home, Thorian donned his new robe and contemplated his freshly acquired title.

Title

Defender of the Feywild

Rank

Honorary

Description

Awarded to those who have shown dedication and bravery in protecting the Feywild and its inhabitants, this title signifies a bond of trust and friendship between the bearer and the myriad creatures of the Feywild, including spirits and elves. Holders of this title are met with amiability and respect within the Feywild, as it symbolizes their commitment to the preservation and welfare of this realm.