Book Two – Chapter 30
The First Guardian of Hope
Lyra stood beneath the First Tree.
Its branches stretched beyond the horizon, each leaf shining like a tiny star. Gentle rivers of light flowed between its roots, carrying countless glowing memories.
The woman before her smiled with quiet warmth.
"You've come a long way, Lyra."
Lyra looked around in wonder.
"Where am I?"
"You are in the Garden of Origins," the woman replied. "This is where every Guardian received their first blessing."
Lyra's gaze returned to the immense tree.
"So this is where the Moon Tree came from?"
The woman nodded.
"Every sacred tree in your world is a reflection of this one."
"The Heart Tree."
"The Moon Tree."
"The Heart Pearl."
"Even the hidden springs of the Sky Kingdom."
"They all draw their life f
