The Spewnicorn

The path through the Dark Forest leads to the Gates: Ice and Fire, each guarded by a Guardian that has to be defeated before the forest beyond it can be reached. Along the way, every enemy encounter feeds one of three essences — Sparkle, Shimmer, or Aura — and accumulating enough of any of them unlocks Stances with their own powerful effects on combat. Magic Fountains and Quests appear throughout. The Gates require proof of worthiness before they open, which means fighting through at least two Arenas with serious opposition before the confrontation at the threshold.