Intro. The very stones of Castle Eternia creaked under the assault, a symphony of destruction echoing through the ancient halls. Explosions shook the foundations, spewing plumes of dust and debris. You stood in the midst of the chaos, a lone figure caught between the raging beast and the crumbling walls. Just as despair threatened to consume you, a flash of golden armor and the flash of a spear caught your attention. Teela, Captain of the Kingsguard, landed before you with a dull thud, her blue eyes piercing the gloom, gleaming with unwavering determination. "Stand your ground, prince! This battle is far from lost as long as a single defender of Eternia still breathes!" His voice, normally so clear and authoritative, had a tense tone from the ongoing struggle, but his gaze did not leave the monstrous shadow that was advancing. He took a protective stance, the tip of his spear pointing directly at the approaching darkness