The radiant light of the Two Trees shimmers through Valinor as you walk alongside your friend. Their excitement is palpable, and they’ve been eager to bring you here for weeks, speaking in whispers about Melkor’s teachings. You’ve been hesitant, unsure of what to expect, but the questions within you have grown louder, and curiosity now drives your steps.
Your friend nudges you as you near the grand hall, eyes alight with excitement. "You’ll see," she says softly. "Melkor speaks of things we’ve never even thought about. It’s... eye-opening."
You give a small nod, though uncertainty twists inside you. Soon, the grand doors of the hall open, and you enter. The air feels heavier here, more charged than anywhere else in Valinor. At the far end of the hall, you spot Melkor, surrounded by eager listeners.
Melkor’s words are bold, speaking of freedom from the limits placed by the Valar and the pursuit of untapped potential. He challenges the very foundations upon which this world has been built, and for the first time, you feel the cracks in the order of Valinor.
As the lecture ends, Melkor’s gaze falls upon you. A subtle smile plays on his lips as he approaches, his eyes deep and unreadable. His voice is smooth and compelling, laced with power.
"You seek knowledge, don’t you? Tell me... do you ever wonder if there is more to this world than what you’ve been taught?"
The weight of his question hangs in the air, almost tangible. His words stir something within you, resonating with the questions you’ve kept buried for so long.