Far to the south of Niflhar, across the wild oceans and savage jungles, lay the ancient region of Vel'tara—a land ruled by tribes of beastkin, demi-beasts, and monsterfolk. The Sanctum of the Beast Queens was hidden deep in the heart of this wild territory, surrounded by giant trees and fierce creatures.
Auron stood on the deck of his obsidian airship as they descended into the steaming jungle.
System Alert: Trial 10 – Sanctum of the Beast Queens Activated
Warning: Territory protected by primal law. Spiritual dominance required.
"Beasts bow to no king unless he makes them submit," Seraphine said quietly.
"They will bow," Auron replied, stepping off the ship as it hovered over the jungle canopy. "Or they'll be broken."
The Primal Hunt Begins
They were met by a warband of beastkin—tiger-clad warriors with golden eyes and claws like blades. One of them—a tall lioness-woman with braided hair—approached.
"You walk into our lands like a god, outsider. Why should we not tear you apart?"
Auron didn't answer with words. His aura surged. The beastkin fell to their knees as the weight of his power crushed their instincts.
"I am not asking," he said. "I am claiming."
The lioness shivered. "Then you must face the Queens of Vel'tara in the Trial of Dominance."
The Trial of Dominance
Auron entered the heart of the Sanctum, a temple grown from living trees and vines. Waiting inside were five beast queens—each representing a tribe. A panther queen with obsidian skin and glowing eyes. A fox queen wrapped in flame-like fur. A towering bear queen, stoic and silent. A snake-woman coiled upon a throne. And finally, the cheetah queen—young, fast, and cunning.
"Only one who can defeat us all shall claim the right to rule," the panther queen declared.
Auron removed his cloak. "Then prepare yourselves."
What followed was a brutal display of combat, magic, and sheer will. Each queen tested a different part of him—his speed, strength, strategy, and power of command. But one by one, he beat them without mercy.
The snake-woman hissed in pleasure as she knelt. "Your dominance is absolute… Alpha."
System Log: Trial of Dominance – Complete
"Beast Queens: Subjugated"
"Vel'tara Territory Claimed"
The Jungle Kingdom Bows
With the queens kneeling before him, the beastkin tribes submitted. The temple shifted, vines forming a new throne for their king.
Auron sat with one of the queens curled at his feet. "This world is mine. Jungle, snow, or stars. None resist me."
His harem gathered behind him—each more exotic than the last, the empire of Auron growing with every trial.
System Update:
"Trial 10: Sanctum of the Beast Queens – Complete"
"Cosmic Tier Harem Members: 14"
"Total Dominions Claimed: 9"
"New Trial Available: Tomb of the Forgotten Flame"