The air in the grotto hung heavy with anticipation, the silence broken only by the rhythmic pulse of the crystal shard. The
Keepers, their ethereal forms fading into the shadows, left them to their preparations. The weight of the world, quite literally, rested on Lyra, Kael, and Elara's shoulders. The task ahead was not merely to defeat the Devourer, but to purify the crystal, to release
Serenity's trapped essence, and to heal the land.
Lyra, her face etched with grim determination, began to organize their remaining resources. The shimmering orb, pulsating with celestial energy, rested in her hands. Its power was immense, but its use required meticulous precision. She meticulously checked the intricate runes etched into its surface, making sure each one
resonated with the correct frequ
