Alden remained in the cave for the next few days.
He spent his time alternating between refining his core and meditating on how to improve his skills even further. [Haste], [Shield], and [Dark Tentacles] had stuck with him from the moment he first left the Sanctuary. They were integral to his survival during the invasion. However, now that he had ranked up and become more adept, Alden couldn't help but feel his skill arsenal was beginning to look a little lacklustre.
Sure, [Haste] and [Shield] were decent techniques to have. They were extremely simple to use, and a large part of what made them so effective. But now that he was facing stronger foes - evidenced by his battle against the Dark Brood and the Dark Elf - Alden needed something more elaborate.
Something that delved deeper into the realm of the mystical. Something capable of giving him an edge when things began to look grim and the odds of his survival fell.
Something… extra.
Still, it wasn't as if it was all bad.
