As John's memories continued to unfold, he began to understand the truth.
He was not just a traveler, he was a leader of a great civilization. A civilization that had been wiped out by the shadowy figures that had attacked him in the temple.
He had been the one to lead the people in the ritual that had given them power, but he had also been the one to lead them to their downfall.
He had been blinded by his own ambition, and he had allowed the shadowy figures to infiltrate his civilization. And when they had finally attacked, he had been powerless to stop them.
He had fled the civilization, hoping to find a way to undo the damage he had done. But he had never been able to find a way to make things right.
And now, he was back, facing the same threat that had destroyed his civilization all those years ago. But this time, he was determined to stop them.
He turned to the travelers, who were watching him with wide eyes.
"We need to find a way to stop them," he said, his voice filled with determination.