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Ashanti peered into the emptiness that loomed before her: “Go on…the Sword of Oria awaits you,” Elliz said as he pushed her forward. She walked into the darkness and was encased by the obscurity. When she thought the gloominess of the cavern would overcome her, she beheld a pulsating light reflecting off the walls of the cave. She continued toward the brightness and saw hovering in midair a golden sword. The long sword’s hilt was embedded with jewels and the blade shimmered like quicksilver. Could you be the one? Ashanti turned about, startled by the female’s voice. Here…the Sword of Oria speaks to you. She stumbled backwards in disbelief. You have no time to waste. Grasp my hilt…if you are the one that I have been waiting for, you will be able to claim me. “What happens if I am not the destined one?” You will die. - from Amzon