Vidar steps out of the tavern and is met with chaos. He realizes that what he had heard earlier while talking to Jeremy and Aiden was no false alarm. A Griffin, its wingspan casting a menacing shadow over the townspeople's homes, is terrorizing the citizens who have made their lives around the tavern.

Without a moment's hesitation, Vidar takes immediate action. He raises his voice to a commanding pitch, shouting a warning to the townspeople. "Everyone, take cover! Stay indoors!" The urgency in his voice spurs the citizens into action, and they hurriedly seek shelter.

Drawing his Echo, Vidar faces the Griffin head-on. Focusing all of his energy, he conjures a powerful blast of tree bark from his hands, propelling it towards the Griffin. The force of the attack causes the creature to tumble backward, crashing through the wall of an abandoned home.

With Griffin momentarily stunned, Vidar seizes the opportunity. He summons a surge of power, conjuring thick, thorny vines from the ground that surge forward to bind the Griffin in place. The creature struggles, but the vines prove unyielding.

While the Griffin remains trapped by the vines, Vidar secures it further, ensuring it can't escape. He breathes a sigh of relief, knowing the townspeople are safe for now.

However, as he turns his attention to the Griffin, he suddenly senses a void where its presence once was. The Griffin has disappeared, leaving only the vines behind.

The city folk of Rakoth burst into cheers and applause, their faces filled with gratitude and awe. They gather around Vidar, congratulating him for his heroic act. Whispers spread through the crowd, acknowledging that Vidar is a Griffonborn, the only one capable of wielding such powers.

The townspeople invite Vidar to join them for a celebratory dinner, eager to rejoice with the newfound protector of their town. But Vidar declines their offer, his mind still preoccupied with thoughts of Xenon. He nods his thanks to the townsfolk and makes his way towards the nearby cave Jeremy mentioned.

As the people of Rakoth continue to celebrate, Vidar ventures into the cave. Inside, he finds a massive stone at the center, surrounded by intricate glowing runes. He approaches the stone cautiously, his senses on high alert.

Out of nowhere, a creature called a Kappa, a small water imp, emerges from the shadows, angered that he has disturbed the newborn of the Kappa. The Kappa's eyes gleam with an eerie light as it lunges at Vidar, sharp claws extended.

Vidar's reflexes kick in, and he dodges the Kappa's attack, narrowly avoiding its claws. The cave's walls reverberate with the echoing sounds of their struggle. The Kappa, nimble and quick, takes advantage of the air element in its Echo, creating gusts of wind to launch sneak attacks from different angles.

The battle intensifies as Vidar counters with his own Echo. He summons his powers, causing thick, thorny vines to sprout from the cave floor, attempting to ensnare the Kappa. However, the Kappa uses its control over the air to stay just out of reach, dancing effortlessly in the air currents.

The Kappa continues to harass Vidar with whirlwinds and gusts, making it challenging for Vidar to maintain his focus. But Vidar's determination is unshaken. He concentrates his energy and summons the Echo of the earth element. This time, his Echo produces a colossal stone shield, protecting him from the Kappa's aerial assaults.

With the tide of battle turning, Vidar retaliates by launching shards of wood and tree bark at the Kappa. The Kappa, now on the defensive, struggles to evade the projectiles. Some shards strike true, causing the creature to screech in pain and frustration.

Finally, with a powerful surge of energy, Vidar creates a concentrated beam of tree bark and sends it hurtling toward the Kappa. The beam strikes the creature, knocking it backward with a resounding impact. The Kappa crashes against the cave wall, defeated and motionless.

Vidar, breathing heavily, stands victorious. The cave is filled with silence, broken only by the sound of his labored breaths. He searches the cave meticulously for any trace of Xenon but comes up empty-handed.

Vidar exits the cave, a tinge of disappointment in his heart, his determination unwavering. The enigma of Xenon still looms, and he knows that his quest is far from over.