The Frost-Giant swung its massive bone-club, smashing the frozen ground where Elara had stood a second before. Shards of ice flew like deadly daggers. Elara rolled to the side, her heart pounding. She could feel the Great Crystal in her palm pulsing rapidly, responding to her fear and adrenaline.
"Use the heat, Elara!" Kaelen shouted, parrying a blow from the Giant's massive hand. "Fire is not just light; it is life!"
Elara closed her eyes for a split second, reaching deep into the memories the crystal had shown her. She imagined the burning suns of the ancient kings. Suddenly, her entire arm erupted in a golden flame that didn't burn her skin but radiated a fierce heat. She thrust her hand forward, and a wave of fire collided with the Giant's icy chest. The beast roared, not in pain, but in surprise. The eternal ice was beginning to melt.