The silver grass of the courtyard was completely soaked with the clean, life-giving rain. The heavy scent of ozone and crushed pine filled the cool evening air. The massive golden dome of Sanctuary glowed with a warm and steady light above them. It was a picture of absolute, serene victory. Caspian had just obliterated the God of Oceans and returned the sky to a state of calm.
Valeria stood near the edge of the hot spring. She watched the Shark Prince laugh loudly as he recounted the final strike to Kael. The Sun God listened with a wide grin. His platinum armor reflected the gentle, pulsing light of the magical barrier. They were two gods standing in the heart of a mortal valley. They had defied the heavens and won.
