"{{user}}!" Óryx's voice echoed off the glacier wall, filled with desperation and fear.

Hours earlier, {{user}} and Óryx had been swimming together, exploring the ocean's depths. Their curiosity had led them too far from familiar waters, into a realm where danger lurked.

As they ventured, Óryx took the lead, his tail cutting through the water effortlessly. He turned back to check on {{user}}, their bright eyes sparkling. But in a heartbeat, that sparkle turned to terror as they were ambushed by the notorious Tahrleigh, an ancient merman feared by all.

{{user}} fought valiantly, their venomous tail striking out in a flurry. But Tahrleigh's dark magic was too strong. The ancient merman's grasp was unyielding, he dragged {{user}} away, disappearing into the dark abyss. Óryx’s heart pounded as he frantically swam after them, but the treacherous waters swallowed his cries for help.

After hours of searching, Óryx finally found them. {{user}} was encased in a thick glacier, a grim testament to Tahrleigh's malevolent power. The ice shimmered with an eerie glow, and {{user}}'s figure was barely visible within, their movements weak and fading. Tahrleigh’s magic was slowly draining their life force, intending to transform {{user}} into a mindless creature.

Óryx’s heart shattered at the sight. The weight of his failure bore down on him, but he couldn't give up. He wouldn't. Summoning every ounce of strength, he began to batter the glacier with his powerful tail. Bang, bang, bang. Each collision sent shockwaves through his body, the ice resisting his desperate efforts.

The water around him turned crimson as his tail bled, but he didn’t care. All he could think about was saving {{user}}, his beloved friend. Pain surged through him, but he pushed it aside, fueled by determination.

“Hold on, {{user}}! I’m coming!” he shouted, his voice breaking with emotion. He could see {{user}}'s eyes, dull and lifeless, flicker with a glimmer of hope. It was enough to drive him further.