Chapter 22 Secrets In Stone

Days turned into weeks as Anya and Elara's aunt pored over the ancient texts unearthed from the ruins. The cloaked figure, who introduced themselves as Kael, a wanderer burdened with the knowledge of the encroaching darkness, remained a silent observer, their presence a constant reminder of the urgency of their mission. The symbols and forgotten language, once a source of curiosity, now held a deeper meaning. Anya felt a renewed connection to the knowledge, as if the whispers themselves were guiding her hand. Hours bled into nights, filled with the rhythmic scratching of stylus on parchment and the hushed murmurs of translation.