I'm working on a new project where the plot revolves around gemstones being taken from a hidden cave. Said cave is usually guarded by Dark Elves (Elves who were pushed underground by persecution. Their cousins, Light Elves, took to the forests instead.) Thanks to some generation changes, the cave has been forgotten by both elves and humans. But it's magic still feeds the land with much needed energy. My plot revolves around my MC reuniting both races to stop the cave from being drained. (Do not say anything about my plot structure. If cliches have to be used somewhere, I prefer a plot to characters and world ^_^)
Since these gems aren't going to be taken too far out of the aria, I need a good repercussion for all the crystals being taken out of the cave. One that's not overly cliche like "the whole aria will cave in" or "the dark elves would die" (Although I might use them if I have to. Or if people don't find them overly cliche)
What I was thinking:
~ The gems, once above ground, will loose their energy and the land will die slowly. This means the mages will have to work ten-times harder to keep the city alive. If they can.
~ Magic will leave the land if the gems are taken.
(And just for kicks)
~ The Dark Elves will die if the gems are taken away.
~ The place will cave in without the gems in the cavern/the mining that's happening.
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