**Chapter 15: The Trial of the Ancients**
To prove herself worthy, Lina had to undertake the Trial of the Ancients—a series of tests designed to challenge her strength, wisdom, and heart. The trials took her to the Heart of the Realm, where she faced illusions of her deepest fears, temptations of power, and doubts about her worth.
During the trials, Lina's friends faced their own challenges. Pip confronted his shadow self, learning to accept his mischievous nature without succumbing to darkness. Solara battled a cursed flame that threatened to consume her. Thalos proved his loyalty and sacrifice.
Emerging victorious, Lina earned the title of the Realm's true heir, unlocking a hidden power within her—an ancient magic that could heal wounds of past and present, and shield the realm from future threats.