Chapter 10 – The Rise of the Arcane Archer
Ten years had passed since the night beneath the roots of the withered World Tree, when the ancient prophecy echoed: "A child of golden hair shall restore the elves."
From that moment, the name Valdyn Thalorian became a whisper of hope in every corner of the hidden village. The boy who once felled his first Dire Wolf at the age of seven had now grown into a young man of seventeen years—and with him, the burden of his people's future.
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Valdyn stood tall on the edge of the forest, his frame broad, his muscles honed from years of unyielding training. Golden hair fell to his shoulders, gleaming under the sunlight. His emerald eyes burned with calm authority, and his features had sharpened into noble, striking handsomeness.
When he walked through the village, elves bowed their heads in respect. He was no longer a child, but a leader in the making.
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For ten years, Valdyn's life had been forged in discipline:
Archery: He fired thousands of arrows each month, his hands blistered and scarred. Over time, he mastered techniques of multiple shots and elemental infusions.
Magic: From simple gusts of wind, he now commanded three basic elements—Wind, Fire, and Earth.
Combat: He hunted monsters in the wild—Dire Wolves, Trolls, even lesser Chimeras—testing his skills in real battle.
Meditation: Night after night, he communed with the spirits of nature, deepening his magical flow and connection with the world.
Through these trials, Valdyn earned a title whispered with awe:
Arcane Archer—a warrior who blended the bow with the elements of magic.
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[DING!!]
> Occupation Unlocked: Arcane Archer
Bonus: +50 Attack, +70 Magic, +50 Intelligence
Power surged through his veins, his longbow humming with green light as if it, too, recognized its master's evolution.
So this is my path... the Arcane Archer. My way to lead.
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Updated Status
Name: Valdyn Thalorian
Age: 17 (620)
Attack: 120 (+50)
Vitality: 150
Magic: 220 (+70)
Intelligence: 180 (+50)
Endurance: 110
Magic Resistance: 130
Occupation: Arcane Archer
Passive Skills:
Reproduction (S)
Nature Magic (A)
Active Skills:
Windpiercing Arrow → arrow infused with wind, greatly increasing speed and penetration.
Flameburst Shot → fiery arrow that explodes on impact.
Stonebind → arrow striking the earth summons stone roots to bind the enemy.
Triple Volley → three arrows fired in rapid succession, each able to carry a different element.
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Valdyn stood among young elves he now trained, his longbow firm in hand. No longer a mere student, he had become their mentor, their model.
But the prophecy weighed heavily in his heart. The golden-haired child... the light of the elves.
The System answered.
[DING!!]
> Main Quest Activated:
"Unite the scattered elves."
Objective: Reunite the Forest Elves, Dark Elves, and Snow Elves.
Reward: Hidden.
Valdyn clenched his fist. This is it. Childhood has ended. My true story begins now.
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As he returned to the village that evening, a scout came rushing in, pale and breathless.
"My lord... beyond the forest's borders... human tracks. A large army is moving south."
Valdyn's emerald eyes narrowed as he gripped his bow. So... even before I can gather the elves, humans are already on the move. The world won't grant me peace.
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From the boy who once felled a Dire Wolf with a trembling hand, now stood a young man—tall, handsome, and blazing with power.
He was Valdyn Thalorian—Arcane Archer, heir of prophecy.
And the world was finally beginning to test his resolve.
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