ALL NOVEL Chapter 27: Second Summon, Hero Of The Wilds
With a final, blinding pulse of light, the vortex exploded outward, the air crackling with residual energy as a figure solidified before Arkanos.
The light faded as quickly as it had appeared, leaving a mysterious woman standing in its place.
Her long, deep green hair went down her back, like vines entwined in the wind, the color almost similar to that of an ancient forest.
Her skin was tanned and had elegant, white, curling vine-like tattoos that glowed faintly, marking her as someone touched by nature's magic.
The tattoos seemed to pulse, matching with her heartbeat.
She wore lightweight armor, crafted from a blend of hardened leather and bark-like materials, with silver accessories.
Her attire was clearly made for swift movement, designed to blend with the natural world around her.
Across her back, a large, elegant bow was slung, its wood carved with runes.
And in her hand, a long wooden staff that had some parts with growing leaves, hovering on its tip was a green mana crystal.
She stood tall and poised, her sharp emerald eyes locking onto Arkanos.
The lingering energy from the summoning crackled like static across the air, before fading into silence.
Suddenly, a system window appeared before Arkanos, listing the hero's rank, name, and other details.
〘 ⋄ Hero Summoned: SSS Rank ⋄ 〙
〘 ⋄ Name: Sylvana, the Verdant Guardian ⋄ 〙
〘 ⋄ Title: Hero of the Wilds 〙
〘 ⋄ Class: Nature Elementalist - (Arc Mage) 〙
〘 ⋄ Specialization: Nature Magic, Beast Mastery 〙
Sylvana's gaze remained steady, yet her presence seemed to fill the room with a dense magical aura.
Suddenly, a system window appeared with her full status window.
Name: Sylvana, the Verdant Guardian
Class: Nature Elementalist 〘 Arc Mage 〙
Rank: SSS
Title: Hero of the Wilds
Affiliation: Arkanos Bloodbane
Level: 500
Loyalty: Absolute (won't drop)
Base Attributes:
Strength: 9,500
Agility: 10,200
Vitality: 10,700
Intelligence: 12,800
Endurance: 10,000
Perception: 11,000
Luck: 9,900
Abilities and Skills:
Unique Skill – Verdant Embrace
Effect: Summons a massive tree of life that heals ONLY allies within a 1500-meter radius for 30% of their maximum HP every second while also creating a barrier. For the spell to stay active, it absorbs up to 3% of Sylvana's Intelligence per second as cost.
Cooldown: 5 days.
Unique Skill – Wrath of the Wilds
Effect: Calls forth a torrent of nature's wrath, summoning vines, thorns, and beasts to attack enemies in a 200-meter radius. Deals 500% Nature Damage and applies Rooted status for 30 minutes.
Cooldown: 3 minutes.
Unique Skill – Incantationless Casting
Effect: Sylvana is able to cast her spells without the need of incantations; rather, she simply imagines her spell and channels her mana.
Active Skill – Bestial Summon
Effect: Summons up to 5 powerful nature-contracted beasts to fight alongside Sylvana, each possessing nearly 80% of her stats. Summons persist until she cancels the summoning.
Cooldown: 2 hours.
Active Skill – Elemental Surge
Effect: Boosts Sylvana's Nature Magic by 400% for 60 hours. During this time, mana regeneration increases by 350%, and all Nature-based spells have no cooldown.
Cooldown: 10 minutes.
Passive Skill – Spirit of the Forest
Effect: Allies within 100 meters of Sylvana gain 25% increased Vitality and Endurance. Sylvana gains an additional 10% of these boosted stats as Intelligence.
Passive Skill – Nature's Insight
Effect: Grants Sylvana unparalleled perception of her environment, detecting hidden enemies and illusions within a 300-meter radius.
Equipment:
Verdant Bow (Nature's Whisper):
An enchanted bow capable of firing magical arrows imbued with Nature Magic. Each attack applies a stacking debuff that reduces the enemy's resistance to Nature Damage by 10%, up to 50%.
Staff of Eternal Growth:
A staff containing a bound Nature Spirit, amplifies Sylvana's healing and Nature-based spells by 30%.
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Character Bio:
Sylvana, the Verdant Guardian, was born into the secretive Syltheris Clan, a secluded tribe hidden deep within the Evergrove... a mystical forest said to be the cradle of all life. The Syltheris Clan were stewards of the forest, living in harmony with nature spirits and entrusted with its ancient secrets.
From an early age, Sylvana displayed an extraordinary bond with nature, marked by glowing white tattoos that pulsed with the essence of life itself.
Recognized as the chosen of the forest spirits, she was groomed to become the clan's greatest protector.
Tragedy struck when her homeland was ravaged by invaders seeking to exploit its abundant resources. Leading the forest's defenders, Sylvana unleashed the wrath of nature to repel the invaders but at a great cost. The forest's heart, the source of her homeland's power, was shattered, leaving it a shadow of its former glory.
But by the time she was done, nothing was left, nothing she could call home.
Determined to prevent such devastation from happening again, Sylvana became a wandering protector, vowing to safeguard the balance of life wherever it was threatened.
Her travels led her to Emperor Arkanos Bloodbane, whose vision of uniting the shattered world aligned with her own desire to protect it.
Bound by loyalty and purpose, Sylvana now serves Arkanos, using her mastery of nature and beasts to heal the wounded, vanquish enemies, and ensure that no force, mortal or divine, can disrupt the balance she holds sacred.
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Seeing all this information, Arkanos couldn't help but smile, 'How does the saying go again...? Ah!'
'The man, the myth, the legend.'
'But I guess in this case... it will be the woman.'
'Her abilities make her seem like she was made for conquest...'
'Crazy to say... But this makes me look forward to war. Better yet, the matter of crushing a rebellion might be coming up soon.'
'So I might not have to wait that long.'
Arkanos paused for a moment as he read her bio.
'But this backstory has me a bit curious... Is it really the case that I have promised her I would unite a shattered world?'
'Or perhaps it's just some random exposition... At any case, I guess it currently doesn't matter.'
Sylvana dropped gracefully to one knee, bowing her head with a hand pressed to her chest. The glow of her white tattoos dimmed, blending into the ambient light as a show of submission and respect.
The room fell silent; all present had their eyes fixed on her.
Head Priestess Isolde, still clasping her hands together, spoke in awe. "This is truly a divine miracle... One summoned without a circle, without an incantation... It is nothing short of a miracle."
At the back beside Arvel, Seraphine's eyes sparkled with a look of admiration. "His Majesty has truly succeeded," she said, her voice filled with pride.
Arvel, adjusting his monocle with a scrutinizing gaze, spoke up, "It seems he did. But that woman... She's strong. Very strong... Do you think she will truly follow His Majesty's orders?"
Seraphine glanced at Arvel, a knowing smile tugging at her lips.
"I can't be sure..."
"...But I'm certain our lord has his ways."
Arkanos's deep, commanding voice rang out.
"Rise, Sylvana," he said.
His emerald eyes gazed into hers as her head lifted. "I have called you forth to redeem yourself, to find purpose in your being once more. To live with pride again."
Sylvana's emerald eyes glowed slightly at his words. A look of resolve passed across her face, and she stood tall.
"Whatever you will of me, I will carry out with pride, Your Majesty."