Mysterious woman

    Scene – Morning, Elf Forest. The morning dew sparkles on the leaves. Birds are singing, and the forest awakens with the melody of life. Moris opens his eyes, takes a deep breath, and rises from his bed. As usual, he washes his face with cold water and comes to the table to lay out new sketches. Moris whispers thoughtfully: If I don't find a way to secretly transport the iron from the mine, everything will turn into a hassle. The kingdom will notice… He spreads the map on the table, places small tubes, and then draws a line by hand from the forest to the mine.
Scene – Elf Palace. Queen Mia, as usual, wears a light golden robe. The hall is decorated with patterns carved from ancient wood. The elders gather around the round table. Queen Mia: Moris, you have something important to tell us, right? We are ready to listen. Moris steps forward, spreads his map, and says: Yes, Your Majesty. I have found a way to transport the iron from the mine. If we build a hidden path underground, it won't be seen by any kingdom. The elders exchange glances. One elder: But, young man, the distance is too great. Won't it take decades? Moris smiles: That's exactly why I will make a special device. It can dig the land quickly and efficiently. But… there is one problem. Eldran: What is the problem? Moris: The device needs a power source. So I want to ask – do you have any metal or crystal that emits light? Silence falls over the hall. The elders look at each other and shrug. But Eldran speaks: Yes… I know of one crystal. It is found in the mountain regions. We call it the mana crystal. Its color is bluish and glows like a lamp at night. People usually use it for decoration. But why do you need it? Moris's eyes shine: If the crystal glows, it means it releases energy. I want to test it because my other energy sources are inefficient – they take too much time and effort. This one will be much more effective. Queen Mia smiles: You always come up with unexpected solutions, Moris. You have helped us so much before. We trust your word. Moris bows: Thank you, Your Majesty. I will try to live up to your trust.
Scene – Preparation. Moris calls Lucas, Darion, and two elf warriors – Kail and Talion. Moris: We are going to the mountain. From there, we will find the mana crystals. Darion, worried: But that area is inhabited by golems, goblins, and orcs. It’s very dangerous… Moris raises his hand: Don’t worry. I have thought it through. He takes several SIG WCX rifles from the storage. Moris: One weapon for each of you. This will help protect you. Lucas, eyes shining: And give me a sniper. I liked using it yesterday. Moris smiles: You are becoming a true marksman, Lucas. Alright, here’s your sniper. Kail and Talion do not reach for the weapons. Kail, calmly: No, we don’t need it. We trust our swords. Talion: Yes. We have trained only for that. Moris: Alright. For now, use your own weapons. Later, I will make weapons suitable for close combat. Kail smiles: Our swords are enough. Right, Talion? Talion: Exactly.
Lucas asks Moris how they will travel, and Moris says: With the big cart from before. Lucas hesitantly: No! I won’t sit in that cart this time. Especially since we are going to the mountain. Talion jokingly: Oh, brave Lucas! We thought you were truly courageous. And now you’re afraid of a cart? Kail teases: He’s right. If you are afraid of a cart, how will you defend against the enemy? Lucas, upset: Me, afraid?! No! I will sit in the cart. But… if there’s another way… Moris smiles and takes out something from the storage magic.
Scene – The appearance of the giant vehicle. The ground shakes, the roar of iron fills the air, and the Monster Truck – “Bison” appears. Its huge wheels and pickup-style open rear section amaze the elves. Darion, excited: This… is amazing! Completely different from an ordinary cart! Moris: Only one person can sit in the front. The rest of you take the back seats. Lucas rushes to the front seat: Me! I want the front! The others jump into the back section. Kail smiles: Can we really call this a cart? I want to see how it moves. At that moment, Moris calls Rocky. The giant Leviathan tiger emerges from between the trees. The elves step back in astonishment. Kail: Will he ride with us?! Rocky communicates telepathically: No. I don’t need to ride with you. Your cart is not for me. The elves are amazed, their eyes wide as saucers. Moris sits in the driver’s seat: Alright. Are you ready? Everyone: Ready!
Scene – Setting off. Moris turns the key, the Monster Truck roars and accelerates. Its wheels churn the ground as it speeds forward. The forest trembles, and birds scatter. Rocky leaps from tree to tree, keeping pace with the truck. The camera shows from a distance – the giant vehicle and the tiger racing along the forest path. The high mountain ridges begin to appear on the horizon.
Scene – Deep inside the forest. The camera looks from above: the “Bison” Monster Truck speeds over huge trees, not on a road but a bumpy, rugged trail. Its huge wheels crush stones and roots, shaking the vehicle’s body. The engine’s roar echoes through the forest. In the back, Darion, Kail, and Talion hold tight to the seats, their heads shaking. Yet they laugh, their eyes filled with joy – enjoying the ride. Kail, barely holding back laughter: This cart of yours is truly magical, Moris! Faster than a winged horse! Talion shakes his head: Ha-ha! For a moment, I felt like I was flying in the sky! Darion, loudly: The speed is incredible! But… when it jumps too high, my chest feels like it’s being sucked in! Lucas in the front seat looks displeased. His face is pale, hands inside, head slightly bent. Moris glances back, mocking: Motion sickness again, Lucas? Endure it, or you’ll embarrass yourself in front of these three heroes. Kail and Talion together, teasing: Oh, brave Lucas! Are you scared, or do you feel like vomiting? Lucas clenches his teeth, gathering all his strength to keep a straight face: I… am strong. I am not about to vomit! The camera zooms in on his trembling hands and sweaty forehead. But he tries to show nothing.
Scene – Next to the vehicle. The giant Leviathan tiger, Rocky, runs alongside the forest trees. His muscles ripple, and his tail slices through the air. Rocky telepathically, teasing: I thought your carts would outrun me. But I see you’re falling behind. He speeds up and overtakes the truck. Moris smiles: This isn’t even full speed yet. He presses the gas, and the engine roar intensifies. The vehicle surges forward and catches up to Rocky. Rocky, telepathically, excited: Exactly like this! The real race begins now! An opponent of equal level is always exciting! The camera shows the vehicle and the tiger racing together through the forest. The elves in the back are thrilled, while Lucas, eyes closed, tries not to show that his heart is queasy.
Scene – Power gauge. Moris glances at the dashboard: the power level is dropping. Moris, sternly: We lost, Rocky. Rocky, surprised: What happened? Moris: We need to conserve power for the return trip. We can’t continue the race. You win. Rocky, disappointed: Alright… I was hoping to get a little more excitement. He slows down and runs alongside the truck.
Scene – Forest path. Suddenly, ten orcs emerge from the dark shadows of the forest. Their heavy steps shake the ground, and they wield clubs and spears that glint in the light. Moris presses the brake: Get ready, everyone! The truck rumbles to a stop. Rocky moves forward, leans his body, and bares his teeth. His tail lashes like lava, ready for attack. Lucas quickly readies his sniper and climbs onto the roof. Kail and Talion draw their swords, stepping forward, shoulders aligned. Kail smirks: Looks like today will be interesting.
Suddenly! The screeching of countless crows is heard in the air. A flock of dark, cloud-like crows emerges from the forest shadows and attacks the orcs. The camera shows in slow motion: hundreds of crows swarm the orcs, their wing beats and cries creating a mysterious chaos. The orcs' screams abruptly stop, and their bodies are devoured down to the bone within seconds. Darion, horrified: What… just happened?! Kail squints: I’ve never seen anything like this… Moris, surprised: Magic… crow magic…
Scene – Giant crow. Among all the small crows, one giant black crow descends. On its back stands a woman wrapped in a black cloak, her face hidden by a hood. The camera slowly rises. The woman leaps to the ground. She pushes her hood back with her hand. Scene – Face reveal. Her violet, sharp eyes gleam. Black hair falls over her shoulders, with upright black wolf ears protruding. Her face is extraordinarily beautiful, yet her gaze is mysterious and cold. She smiles slightly, speaking in a mystical voice: I’m pleased to meet you, Moris. The camera moves closer to Moris: his eyes widen for a moment in silence. Behind him, the elves’ faces are also full of astonishment. The flock of giant crows rises above, shadowing the forest sky.