The FORGOTTEN Kingdom

lara, Fen, and Caden huddled around the ancient box, the only source of light in the dim room coming from the flicker

part of a larger code," he said, tracing the intricate patterns with his fingers. "But with

ey're part of an old magical script, used for sealing powerful arti

g the forest outside. "We need to hurry. If M

s as quickly as possible. If there's a way to open the

symbols on the box to ancient texts he had on hand, while Elara and Fen assiste

on them. The storm's fury had not abated, but inside

ration evident in his voice. "There must be

wly. "What if the symbols aren't meant to be read in a linear fashion? What if th

ain why we're having trouble making sense of them. If we c

n to these kinds of magical seals. If we can i

ented with different sequences, tracing patterns and adjusting their approach based

n's walls, a faint click echoed through the room. The box's symbols flared

he compartment held a small, ancient scroll, its edges worn and fragile

reverent. "The scroll could hold the key

The writing was in the same ancient script as the symbols on the box,

describes how to harness the power contained within the

will of the one who controls it. But beware, for the cost of such power is great. The balance of the world will shift, and the consequences will be felt beyond the c

ounds like it's something we'd need t

e ritual completely. If we perform it incorrectly, we coul

o find a way to perform this ritual safely. And we need to make sure that Mar

d magical artifacts. There may be scholars or mages who can hel

"We'll need to be careful. Maren won't stop searching for us,

things and prepare to leave. We'll seek out the help we need

de began to ease. The first light of dawn broke through the clouds, casting a soft

n, and Caden set out on their journey, determined to unravel the mysterie