Hearing the rumors that a hidden and ancient temple was found in the cold and snowy mountains, Phiri was especially interested after some adventurers were saying that one artifact kept in the temple would be the cause of the intense and windy snowstorms.

Forgotten and hidden for ages, the ice temple was located deep in the cold mountains, surrounded by intense snow and winds storms.
If the rumors were true, the sacred artifact would quickly become the focus point of many adventurers and lands.

Not wanting to risk anything, Phiri asked for all the intel that could lead her to the temple, as well the potential dangers.
5 days later, Phiri decided to move and head out to the high and cold snowy mountains. The climbing wasn't a part of pleasure, the sharp and natural edges making it difficult and easy to fall from the potential cuts/wounds, as well the natural ice spikes formed with the time.

After a tough climb, seeing multiple frozen and/or wounded corpses who belonged to brave adventurers, Phiri sat on the ground and rested a little. Thanks to her thick and warm fur, the cold weather wasn't an issue, unlike for some adventurers were able to reach the top but freeze because of the snow storms.

After the needed break, Phiri stood up and headed to the temple's entrance, facing the chilling storms guarding the place.
Arrived at the magically sealed temple's entrance, a small group of ice golems and elementals were summoned from the surrounding ice and snow. This place wasn't made to be desecrated and raided.

Defeating and breaking the ice golems and elementals into pieces, Phiri noticed that the energy contained in the guardians were linked to the gates' seals, using it to unlock and open the said gates.
Rushing through the temple, getting rid of the threats in front of her, the wolfess was able to reach the temple's main room, where the freezing and cold aura was the most powerful. Forcing her way by pushing open the gates with all her strength, Phiri noticed a large ice blue gem imbued with powerful ice magic. The gem standing on runic pedestal and surrounded by 4 tall and massive runic pillars.

Upon trying to grab it, Phiri felt an heavy vibrations and loud noises coming from the pedestal. Feeling the danger, Phiri stepped back then was able to observe a giant ice golem shaping around the gem, using it as heart. Annoyed but loving the challenge, the wolfess nodded as she was decided to not go back home hands-free.
After a long and tough fight, causing Phiri freezing cuts and wounds, she knew that she wouldn't be able to defeat this guardian without clear strategy.

Slowly breaking the tough ice layers protecting the "heart" of the golem, the wolfess was able to reach and get a grip on the gem. It was enough for her to pull the gem despite her freezing limbs in contact with the ice and gem. Upon removing the gem, the golem crumbled, leaving Phiri panting and trying to warm her limbs.
She then looked at the precious and powerful ancient frost gem, decided to use it for the good of her lands and it's allies.

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Frosty art made by  moon_piee
Phiri belongs to  Lucian_Chains