The Celestial Forge blazed with light.

Lucien instinctively shielded his eyes as the chamber trembled beneath the roots of the World Tree.

The ancient crown floated above a circular altar carved from white crystal.

It was unlike any crown forged by mortal hands.

Silver represented Light.

Black represented Darkness.

Gold represented Life.

At its center rested a single empty socket.

The Heart of Eternity rose from Lucien's chest and drifted toward it.

Click.

The pendant fit perfectly into the crown.

A pulse of dazzling white light exploded through the chamber.

The walls shimmered with thousands of ancient runes awakening after a thousand years.

A deep voice echoed through the forge....