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Selene, the powerful mage with a gentle yet commanding presence, joined the troops before their departure. The soldiers stood in formation, their armor glinting in the sunlight as they awaited her blessing. With a staff adorned with intricate runes, Selene began to weave her magic, invoking the spirits if the land to protect and empower the warriors.

"My brave soldiers," Selene spoke with a voice filled with conviction and compassion, "today, I bestow upon you a gift that will aid you in the battles to come. With this potion, you shall be granted a touch of immortality, a resilience that will sustain you amidst the harshest of trials."

One by one, Selene approached each soldier, placing a vial containing a shimmering elixir into their outstretched hands. As they consumed the potion, a surge of energy coursed through their veins, filling them with a renewed vitality and a heightened sense of purpose.

"The elixir will shield you from harm," Selene continued, her voice resonating with ma