The Enchanted Path

eir steps from the Crystal Caverns. Luna's mind, once clouded

uiet," Luna said to Vesp

e... I've heard whispers of such darkness before. It

d. "What do

replied. "Not everything can be tamed or protected by Litheria's laws.

e crown's origins be more s

ilence. Luna and Vesper froze, following Eira's gaze tow

e sat a group of travelers, their worn clothing marking

an arrow from her quiver, her expression war

ust them,"

d, her heart racing

ressions hardening. "Travelers? Through Blackw

ure of peace. "We mean you no h

d softly in the darkness. "What are you

"We're searching for something s

ir leader stepped closer, his expression gr

o you know anyt

the crown, but there are rumors... dark things stirring

d. "Do you know whe

But there's a place-the Ruins of Seraveth. You might find an

her bow still drawn.

s face. "Be careful, Princess. The Ruins

d hard but no

ser, and the path more treacherous. By dawn, Luna's

e Ruins of Seraveth-ancient stone structures weat

her bow. "S

pounding. "This is wh

ng, his nose twitching. "Something's n

-the sensation o

her voice firm. "Whatever we

nside felt cold and still. Suddenly,

t alone,"

oft and sinister. "You've come far, P

. From the shadows emerged a figure,

in," she

sound. "Did you really think you

Who are you? What do yo

l find out soon enough, Princess. But for now, all you nee