Scout Report: Gargantua the Giant King
As the world quivers under the fractured harmony of nature, a looming peril emerges to cast its shadow over the kingdoms. Behold, the Gargantua, the Giant King, revealing its ominous presence known on the horizon.
High Councilor Alicia, in her wisdom, has dispatched Senior Scout Suri to track down Gargantua. Suri has sent an eagle bearing the detailed findings in pursuit of this formidable new monster that now stands before us.
From Suri’s first scout report
Esteemed High Councilor Alicia,
The once-grand mountain now stands stripped of its glory, with withered trees and crumbling rocks. The townsfolk at the mountain’s base said that it all happened within mere hours.
Our journey has led us deep into the frigid vale, where warmth dare not intrude and the ice remains resolute. Nestled within the heart, we have discovered the fabled prison of ice, the iceberg that has detained Gargantua over time.
With grieve, High Councilor, I must confirm your apprehensions. Recent instability has scarred the terrain, causing the icebergs to fracture. The giant king, Gargantua, has broken free from its prison.
We’ve alerted all rangers across the continent to find Gargantua. When Gargantua appears, rangers will mark the location on the maps and alert the kingdoms.
In vigilant service,
Senior Scout Suri
From Suri’s second scout report
High Councilor,
We have located Gargantua in a remote corner of the continent, far from any kingdom’s reach. It has summoned the Pantagruels, guardians of the giant king. With its unfathomable wisdom, the Gargantua has woven a formidable shield using ancient, long-lost magic.
The shield is powered by the life essence of the Pantagruels themselves. Legend sings that to confront Gargantua, we must first defeat all of the Pantagruels to dismantle this life-woven shield.
The task ahead is daunting, but we stand steadfast in our resolve to protect our realm.
In vigilant service,
Senior Scout Suri
Gargantua, the giant king corrupted by the flaming crown, has broke free. Now the threat is imminent. Its power can drain the life essence from the surroundings, reducing all to naught but ashes and sands.
If we fail to stop the monster, our lands will be desolated, and even the hardiest crystals will turn to dust. However, should we succeed in vanquishing Gargantua, the life force trapped within his heart will be released, revitalizing our world.
According to the ancient ballads, the remains of Gargantua itself will become a treasure trove of invaluable resources. The time has come to summon our alliances, to unite and protect our continent!
May we stand together on the battlefield!
High Councilor, Alicia
— From the draft by High Councilor Alicia, before the Continent’s Council Meeting
