Deep below the ancient ruins of the once-grand Dwarven City Rhazidur, the True Menagerie stood in the heart of a molten cavern—an underground inferno discovered by the Dwarves of Rhazidur now long-gone. Tasked with preventing the destruction of the Primordial Gate of Fire, the party faced elemental guardians and a shadowy figure weaving dark magic. Despite their valiant efforts, the True Menagerie found themselves unable to thwart the infernal ritual.   As the party battled two formidable Fire Elementals, the shadowy figure summoned a massive Lava Golem, a behemoth forged from the molten essence of the cavern. The Elemental guardians, once protectors, now merged into colossal and more formidable adversarys. The completion of the ritual intensified the conflict, drawing the shadowy figure into direct confrontation with the True Menagerie.   The tide of battle swung perilously at times, with the party facing the relentless onslaught of the Lava Golem and the dark magic wielded by their enigmatic foe. In moments of dire need, Skips, roused from his slumber, played a pivotal role, rendering healing aid that kept Aldus and the rest of the party standing against the elemental fury.   Despite the party's survival, the Primordial Gate of Fire shattered into a myriad of fiery shards, and an intense beam of energy shot forth from the core of Geldora, piercing the from depths up through the Cragspire Mountains above. The shadowy figure, realizing the futility of his efforts, willingly walked into the searing beam, disintegrating into nothingness. All that remained were his feet and a small gem, the only remnants of the dark ritual. The True Menagerie, victorious yet solemn, stood amidst the aftermath.   With the knowledge that their primary objective—to save the Primordial Gate of Fire—had ended in failure, the True Menagerie faced an even graver reality. A mere 16 days remained until the ominous ritual for the Primordial Gate of Storms. The party, having failed twice already, now stood at the precipice of a greater challenge. With only four gates remaining, the fear of an unknown adversary loomed large. The shadowy orchestrator of these dark plots remained elusive, and the True Menagerie now faced the daunting task of unraveling this sinister tapestry before it was too late. The countdown to an impending catastrophe had begun, and the party grappled with the uncertainty of their enemy's identity and the race against time to prevent the opening of the next Primordial Gate.