DARK NIGHTMARE ILLUSTRATION.

CHAPTER 2: PIERCING.

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CRACKS AND HOLES

Hii everyone, I'm Humansleep. This time I want to post my work again in the Alien Art Hive community. And here I will also share a work process whether it's drawing or sketching that I will later do as an effort to be seen and appreciated.

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Synopsis:
In a forgotten world, there lies a legendary sword that has long been buried in history. This sword is not just an ordinary weapon-it has the power to change the world and bring down everything that stands in its way. Too long buried in the earth, it was finally discovered by a young man with a thirst for power. With burning ambition, he raises the sword, and in an instant, the ancient, long-hidden cracks in his kingdom and himself are opened.

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In the kingdom of Varynth, a place once rich in history and legend, lives a young man named Caden. Caden knew little of the larger world beyond his small village. For years, he lived with his mother, who always taught him the simple values of life-honesty, hard work, and loyalty. However, Caden always felt that something was missing in his life. He feels squeezed by the limitations of his small world and aspires to be greater, more than just an ordinary farmer.

One day, Caden finds an ancient map hidden in his mother's old books. The map leads him to a place believed to be the Temple of the Ombra Sword, a site forgotten for centuries. The Ombra Sword is a legendary weapon that is said to have the power to change the destiny of whoever possesses it. It is said that the sword is full of ambition, wanting more power and control. Whoever raises it will be overwhelmed by an uncontrollable urge to master everything around them.

Without hesitation, Caden followed the map, leaving his village and his mother behind, determined to find the Sword of Ombra and gain its long-lost power.

Inside the forgotten temple, Caden found the sword, hidden in a dark stone altar. As soon as he lifted the sword, he felt something powerful and dark flow into him. Something that had long lain dormant was now awakening. The Sword of Ombra not only provided incredible physical strength, but also instilled an insatiable ambition. Caden began to feel a change within himself-a desire for more, for mastery, for destroying every obstacle.

However, the sword doesn't just carry power. The Sword of Ombra was a sword of ambition, and anyone who touched it would be shackled by the desire to rule. Caden felt himself changing-the ambition that was previously absent in him was now growing, and he could no longer control the urge to dominate those around him.

Over time, the ancient cracks in him began to open up. Caden changes not only in terms of physical strength, but also in the way he views the world. The cracks refer to the betrayals of the past-kingdoms destroyed by power struggles, and Caden's family that once held the throne but fell due to greed. The Ombra Sword turns out to be closely connected to the dark history of the kingdom of Varynth, which not many people know about.

Once upon a time, there was a very ambitious king, King Alistair, who had the same sword-the Ombra Sword. However, instead of using the sword to protect his kingdom, King Alistair let it consume him, and the kingdom was devastated by a civil war fueled by ambition and betrayal. The sword was eventually buried and forgotten, but the cracks it left in the ground and in the souls of the people remain.

Caden, unaware of the entire history, begins to trace the traces of the forgotten kingdom, now filled with hatred and strife. He feels that he is the destined successor of the lost kingdom-a ruler who must avenge all that was lost.

However, the deeper Caden used the sword, the more the ancient cracks within him opened up. He began to feel tremendous inner conflict. On the one hand, the ambition and power of the sword drove him to conquer the world, but on the other, there was the realization of his moral loss. The Ombra Sword is not just a physical weapon-it is a symbol of boundless desire and ambition that can destroy anyone who attempts it.

The kingdom of Varynth began to reel with Caden's newfound power. He builds a large army, defeats his opponents, and seeks to reclaim his lost throne. However, the more he advanced, the closer he came to a dark destiny. The Sword of Ombra began to control his mind, leading him to increasingly cruel and uncontrollable actions. Everyone who tried to stop him, even his friends, he regarded as enemies who had to be destroyed.

In the end, Caden stood atop the long-empty throne. He had achieved everything he wanted-power, position, and strength. Yet, in his heart, he felt a deeper emptiness than ever before. The ancient cracks within him had opened so wide, he could no longer close them. His ambition had destroyed everything he had ever loved, including himself.

At the end of the story, Caden stood in front of the Ombra Sword, which now looked darker and shinier than before. He knows that the sword is a symbol of never-ending ambition-a desire that, once fulfilled, will only leave destruction in its wake. However, Caden could not retreat anymore. The crack was already so deep, and he was already trapped in it.

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This drawing is made with ink on paper, using a pencil.

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Explanation:
This story illustrates how unbridled ambition, symbolized by the Ombra Sword, can uncover ancient cracks that have long been hidden-whether it be in kingdoms, history, or even within an individual. The Ombra Sword is not just a physical weapon, but also a tool to open old wounds that can destroy anyone who tries to wield it.

Caden, as the main character, is a symbol of humans caught between personal ambition and morality, and how the desire for power can turn someone into something even more dangerous than they ever imagined. The ancient cracks in the story refer not only to the history of the ruined kingdom, but also to Caden's inevitable inner change after he picked up the sword.

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The work in this second chapter is still related to the first chapter, which is about someone who stabs from behind in order to get something and facilitate his own needs and interests.

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This is all I can say for right now, sorry if there are wrong words or my typing is not perfect.

Thank you for taking the time just to stop by and see my work, and see you in my next work. 👽🖐