Xandros and Lyra have a complex history. They were once allies and friends, working together to protect their clans from external threats. Xandros was a skilled warrior and leader, and Lyra admired his strength and strategic thinking.
However, as time passed, Xandros became increasingly obsessed with gaining more power and control. He began to make decisions that put his own interests above those of the clans, causing tension between them.
Lyra, who values fairness and justice, tried to reason with Xandros, but he grew more and more resistant to her words. Eventually, their friendship soured, and they found themselves on opposite sides of a bitter conflict.
The darkness that consumed Xandros is a manifestation of his own ambition and desire for power, which has been amplified by the Shadow King's fragment. Lyra's determination to stop Xandros is driven by a mix of concern for her clan and a sense of responsibility for their past friendship.
Their complicated past adds depth to their current conflict, making their confrontation even more intense and emotionally charged.