Rest. Trade. Power Gained.
After the fight in Hollowshade Thicket, Kael and Riven returned to Mistveil Haven, weary but stronger.
Level Up!
• Kael: Lv 18 → Lv 20
• Riven: Lv 18 → Lv 20
• Tier 3 Now Fully Unlocked!
Checking Inventory (Post-Battle Loot)
Kael's Loot:
• Spectral Fang Blade (Rare – fast dual sword, extra damage to veiled foes)
• Veilpiercer Antler Helm (Epic – +30% resist corruption)
• Mystic Core Fragment (Can be used to forge an ancient relic)
• Echo Shards: 48
• Gold: 1,200C
Riven's Loot:
• Whisperroot Cloak (Rare – grants near-invisibility for 5 sec after dodging)
• Veilpiercer Antler Helm (Epic – shared drop)
• Mystic Core Fragment
• Echo Shards: 46
• Gold: 1,100C
Gear Check at Pathforge Enchanter (Mira)
Mira eyed their gear and smiled, impressed.
"You two walk like spirits now. Want me to whisper a little more power into those weapons?"
Kael traded 15 Echo Shards to enchant his Spectral Fang Blade, adding a "Veil Burn" passive—causes 5% burn damage over time to corrupted enemies.
Riven upgraded her Whisperroot Cloak with 10 Echo Shards to reduce cooldown on her shadow step by 2 seconds.
At the Market
They sold unused monster materials and low-tier loot:
• Total Earned: +820C
• Total Funds:
• Kael: 2,020C
• Riven: 1,920C
They returned to Wanderer's Inn, booked the top-floor room (150C each for the night), and collapsed into deep sleep under softly glowing lanterns.
Pathforge Guild Update:
• Favor Rank: High
• Trial Completed
• Event Cleared
• Access to Tier 3 Quests & Veilstorm Contracts
• New Option Unlocked: Cross-Guild Collab Missions
Kael stared at his dual swords, now glowing faintly blue from enchantment.
Riven gazed out the window, eyes locked on a far-off veilstorm twisting the sky.
"We're finally tier three," Kael muttered.
"Yeah," Riven said. "But the world's about to get crazier.