## Chapter 13: Whispers in the Ruins
The map, a faded parchment etched with cryptic symbols and ancient script, lay unfurled on Alex's desk. It depicted a perilous journey, spanning vast distances and unforgiving landscapes, leading to the scattered fragments of the Weavers' legacy.
Alex traced the intricate lines with his finger, a mixture of excitement and trepidation coursing through him veins. The weight of responsibility settled heavily upon him shoulders – the fate of Lumina, and perhaps the world, rested on her ability to find these fragments and unlock the true potential of her power.
Umbra, its form shimmering faintly beside him, mirrored his emotions. The fragmented soul, still recovering from the entity's attack, exuded a sense of apprehension at the daunting task ahead.
