Sanctuary: Safe Haven

One week had passed since Canna had decided to continue his journey, and he spent that time exploring the vast forests of the Kingdom of Avaloria. The days were filled with a mixture of hunting, foraging, and encountering the wild inhabitants of the dense woodlands.

During this week, Canna and his companions hunted groundhogs relentlessly. These creatures were considered pests anyway, and Canna wanted to ensure that his groundhog population in his domain was constantly increasing.

The forest was a treasure trove of rare plants and trees, many of which caught Canna's eye. He was tempted to move some of these to his sanctuary, envisioning how they could transform the barren landscape of his domain. However, he hesitated, knowing that the soil in his sanctuary was dead and inhospitable to most plant life. Only the Forever Weeds, with their cursed resilience, could thrive there.

One evening, as the sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows through the trees, Kael approached Canna with a small, intricate artifact. "This is for you," Kael said, handing the artifact to Canna. "It's a communication stone. You can use it to contact the different kingdoms and mercenary groups. And they can reach you with any news regarding races that specialize in nature magic."

Canna took the device, its surface cool and smooth in his hand. He nodded appreciatively. "Thank you, Kael. This will be very useful."

Kael smiled. "It's the least I can do. We're in this together, after all."

As they continued their exploration, Canna encountered various monsters that roamed the forest. Some were familiar, while others were new and strange. He faced off against giant spiders with venomous fangs, serpentine creatures with scales as hard as steel, and even a pack of dire wolves whose howls echoed through the trees like a haunting melody.

But nothing could have prepared him for the day they stumbled upon the Thunder Mammoths.

It was a clear afternoon, the sky a brilliant blue with only a few scattered clouds. Canna and his group were trekking through a particularly dense part of the forest when they heard the distant rumble of thunder. It was strange, as there were no storm clouds in sight.

Grimruk, always alert, raised his hand. "Master, do you hear that? It's coming from the west."

Canna nodded, his curiosity piqued. "Let's check it out."

They moved cautiously through the underbrush, the rumbling growing louder with each step. As they reached a clearing, they were greeted by an awe-inspiring sight.

A herd of Thunder Mammoths, majestic and electrifying creatures, roamed the clearing. Each mammoth was as big as a bus, their long, curved tusks gleaming like ivory swords. Their fur shimmered with lightning, arcs of electricity dancing across their massive bodies.

At the forefront of the herd stood the leader, a towering 35-foot giant that exuded an aura of unyielding dominance. Its eyes blazed with an electric blue intensity, piercing through the air with an almost sentient awareness. Lightning crackled more fiercely around its massive frame, creating an ever-present halo of electricity that highlighted its majestic fur and formidable tusks.

The sheer power radiating from this mammoth was palpable, each step it took causing the ground to tremble. It was clear that this leader was not just a guardian of the herd but the living embodiment of nature's raw, untamed power, commanding respect from all who beheld it.

Canna and his companions watched in awe as the Thunder Mammoths moved gracefully through the clearing. The ground seemed to tremble beneath their weight, and the air buzzed with electricity. It was a sight both formidable and beautiful.

"We need to be careful," Kael whispered. "These creatures are powerful and protective of their herd."

Canna nodded. "Let's observe for now. I want to understand them better."

As they watched, a smaller mammoth strayed a bit too far from the herd. It trumpeted nervously, and in an instant, the leader was there, guiding it back with a gentle nudge of its tusks. The display of community and protection was striking, reinforcing the sense of order and strength within the herd.

Canna felt a deep respect for these creatures. Back on Earth, Canna had read about mammoths and seen their fossils. The Thunder Mammoths were almost the same, except for the lightning crackling through their fur and their immense size.

After spending some time observing the Thunder Mammoths, Canna decided it was best to leave them undisturbed. They quietly retreated, taking a different path through the forest.

That evening, as they set up camp, Canna couldn't stop thinking about the Thunder Mammoths. Their power and grace were a reminder of the untapped potential of the natural world. He realized that finding and learning from races that specialized in nature magic was more important than ever so he could start moving monsters into his domain without an issue.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

As they sat around the campfire, Kael noticed Canna's thoughtful expression. "What's on your mind, Canna?"

Canna looked up, the flames casting shadows on his face. "The Thunder Mammoths. They reminded me of why we're doing this. The world is full of incredible creatures and untapped power. We need to find those who can help us harness that power to revive my domain."

Kael nodded. "And with the communication stone, we can stay connected with our allies and get information faster. We'll find those races, Canna."

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Mortem, who had been listening quietly, spoke up. "Master, how about tame the guardian of the herd first? Once we can get life in the sanctuary you could just track the thunder mammoths again and move them in your domain."

Canna smiled. "Good idea, Mortem. Let's look for them tomorrow again, I'll see what I can do with taming their leader."

As the fire crackled and the night deepened, Canna felt more excited than ever. His first contracted beast was Stormy, a legendary apex dragon who he couldn't ever let out of his domain. Tomorrow, if all went well, the leader of the Thunder Mammoths could become his second contracted monster.