{"id":4871,"date":"2026-06-10T12:27:04","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T12:27:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/?p=4871"},"modified":"2026-06-10T12:27:06","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T12:27:06","slug":"the-gladiator-who-swung-his-hammer-at-a-rune-bearer-never-expected-to-awaken-an-ancient-power-that-would-shake-the-arena-humble-a-kingdom-and-reveal-a-secret-lost-for-a-thousand-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moviechilltrailer.com\/?p=4871","title":{"rendered":"THE GLADIATOR WHO SWUNG HIS HAMMER AT A RUNE-BEARER NEVER EXPECTED TO AWAKEN AN ANCIENT POWER THAT WOULD SHAKE THE ARENA, HUMBLE A KINGDOM, AND REVEAL A SECRET LOST FOR A THOUSAND YEARS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PART 2 \u2014 THE NAME NOBODY DARED SPEAK<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The arena was silent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moments earlier, forty thousand spectators had been screaming for blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now not a single voice could be heard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hundreds of fragments from the shattered warhammer hung motionless in the air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Frozen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suspended around the ragged teenager like silver stars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The giant gladiator stumbled backward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His face had turned pale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His hands trembled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The impossible stood before him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boy slowly lowered his hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silver runes glowed beneath his skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ancient symbols flowed across his arms like streams of liquid light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The air around him shimmered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The colossal warrior that had appeared behind him faded slowly into the dark clouds above the arena.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yet its presence remained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heavy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ancient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Terrifying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A nobleman in the front row suddenly collapsed into his seat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;No\u2026&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His lips trembled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;It cannot be.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king leaned forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;What did you call him?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The noble swallowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His eyes never left the boy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The Rune-Bearer.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those two words spread through the arena like wildfire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rune-Bearer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rune-Bearer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rune-Bearer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The whispers grew louder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king&#8217;s expression darkened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He knew the legends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every ruler did.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Children were told stories about them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ancient warriors blessed by powers older than kingdoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Protectors capable of standing against entire armies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But they had vanished centuries ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At least that was what history claimed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king slowly stood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Who are you?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The teenager looked toward the royal balcony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a moment, sadness crossed his face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then he answered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;My name is Kael.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nothing more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just Kael.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No family name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No explanation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king narrowed his eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But before he could speak again, a voice suddenly echoed through the arena.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A voice filled with terror.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;End the match.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone turned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The speaker was the Arena Master.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A man feared throughout the kingdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A man who never showed fear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yet now his face looked ghostly pale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;End it immediately.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The gladiator finally found his voice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;No.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thousands turned toward him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His massive chest rose and fell heavily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He stared at Kael.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not with hatred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not with anger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But with curiosity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;What are you?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kael looked down at the glowing runes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then back at the giant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;I don&#8217;t know.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And that answer frightened everyone even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PART 3 \u2014 THE CHAINS BENEATH THE CITY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That night, Kael was imprisoned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not because he had broken any law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because everyone feared him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The deepest dungeon beneath the capital held him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Iron chains wrapped around his wrists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heavy steel doors sealed his chamber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dozens of guards stood watch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yet none of them felt safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The silver markings still glowed faintly beneath his skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hours passed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then footsteps echoed through the corridor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An old woman appeared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her back was bent with age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her gray robes brushed against the stone floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The guards immediately stepped aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every one of them bowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kael frowned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Who are you?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The woman smiled sadly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The last historian.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She stepped closer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For several seconds, she simply stared at him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then tears appeared in her eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;You look exactly like him.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kael blinked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Like who?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old woman whispered one name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Aldren.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The name meant nothing to Kael.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But somehow it felt familiar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dangerously familiar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The historian sat beside the cell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Do you know why the Rune-Bearers disappeared?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kael shook his head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;My grandfather never told me.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old woman closed her eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Because they were betrayed.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dungeon grew silent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;One thousand years ago, the Rune-Bearers protected the kingdom.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her voice trembled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;They defeated monsters, invaders, and warlords.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She looked directly into Kael&#8217;s eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;But eventually, the kings feared them.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kael&#8217;s stomach tightened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The kings ordered them killed.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The words echoed through the chamber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The survivors vanished.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old woman leaned closer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;And now one has returned.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PART 4 \u2014 THE THING BENEATH THE MOUNTAIN<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The next morning, the entire capital awoke to panic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Church bells rang.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guards ran through the streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Messengers raced toward the palace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Something terrible had happened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Far beyond the northern mountains, a massive explosion had torn through the earth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Witnesses described a pillar of black fire reaching into the clouds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Entire villages vanished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Roads split apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king summoned every advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The historian arrived last.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She looked exhausted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king pointed toward a map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;What caused this?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nobody answered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Until the old woman spoke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The Seal.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every face turned toward her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king frowned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;What seal?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The historian looked terrified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The one the Rune-Bearers created.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silence followed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The thing imprisoned beneath the mountains has awakened.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A chill swept through the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;What thing?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old woman&#8217;s voice dropped to a whisper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The Devourer.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even speaking the name seemed dangerous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several advisors crossed themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king felt his blood run cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ancient records described the Devourer as a creature from before recorded history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A monster that consumed entire civilizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A force so destructive that the Rune-Bearers had sacrificed thousands of their own lives to imprison it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And now\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The seal was breaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king stood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Bring me the boy.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PART 5 \u2014 THE GLADIATOR&#8217;S CHOICE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kael expected chains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interrogation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead, he found something surprising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The giant gladiator waiting outside the palace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The same warrior whose hammer had shattered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The massive fighter folded his arms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For several moments neither spoke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, the gladiator broke the silence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;My name is Brakus.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kael nodded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;I know.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brakus looked uncomfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An unfamiliar feeling for someone who feared nothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Yesterday\u2026&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He hesitated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then sighed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;I was trying to kill you.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kael smiled faintly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Yes.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;And you saved my life.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That was true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the hammer exploded, Kael&#8217;s power had frozen the fragments before they struck the crowd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Including Brakus himself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The giant lowered his head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Why?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kael looked toward the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Because death is easy.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brakus frowned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;What does that mean?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kael&#8217;s silver eyes reflected the morning sunlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;It means saving people is harder.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The giant stared at him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then laughed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A deep, genuine laugh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the first time in years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At that moment, an unlikely friendship began.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And neither of them knew how important it would become.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PART 6 \u2014 THE VALLEY OF BONES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Three days later, a small expedition traveled north.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The king&#8217;s soldiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The historian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brakus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And Kael.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As they approached the mountains, the land changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trees disappeared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grass turned gray.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The air felt wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ancient skeletons littered the valley floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thousands of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Humans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Creatures nobody could identify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The entire landscape looked like a battlefield frozen in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The historian stared in horror.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;This is impossible.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kael knelt beside one skeleton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The silver runes on his hand suddenly glowed brighter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Images flashed through his mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">War.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Screaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thousands of Rune-Bearers standing against a mountain-sized shadow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then 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him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then the ground shook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone froze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A distant roar rolled across the valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not human.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not animal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Something far older.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Something waking up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Devourer had sensed them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PART 7 \u2014 THE SECRET OF THE LAST RUNE-BEARER<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The mountain split apart at sunset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stone shattered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Entire cliffs collapsed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And from the darkness emerged the 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