Parvis’ Shadow
After having gone through approximately five hundred meters of scrub, Althea and Abel emerged in a large clearing covered only by low vegetation. In the distance, they saw a height, its top shining with a faint blue light.
“That should be our goal.” Said Abel pointing to its top. He was a few steps ahead of his sister. “As the crow flies, it doesn’t seem too far away: more or less an hour’s walk.”
Althea nodded, while looking around carefully. The island was now lit only by the light of the three moons: both suns had set, perhaps a little faster than usual, but that wasn't what troubled her. According to the ancient texts, that place was lush, full of tall, rich plants characterized by blue-colored stems and silver-colored leaves — however, the expanse before her featured
