Before the break of dawn, Gabriela observed the island of Cevan emerging on the horizon, gradually expanding in size as the boat approached. The island was aglow with lights emanating from every residence, casting a luminous spectacle in the surrounding darkness.
The sight would have held a certain beauty for Gabriela if it weren't for the fact that it served as a stark reminder of the location where her less favorable relatives resided. It was a place marked by rejection, bringing back memories of unpleasant experiences and casting a shadow over what could have been an otherwise picturesque scene.
As the boat get closer, she notices that on the docks, there were green robed men waiting for her. The grand elders were indeed had powerful auras enough to anticipate her arrival. However, she knew already the power of these elders so it was at least she had expected.
