As Gwendolyn approached the fountain, she noticed a strange marking on its surface. It was a series of symbols carved into the marble, each one representing a different element.
Earth, water, fire, and air.
There was also an inscription written underneath the symbols.
"Blessings of the four elements to the one who offers their blood," she read aloud.
She stared at the words, trying to figure out their meaning.
Offers their blood? What did that mean? Was this some kind of ritual?
The idea made her feel uneasy.
Hesitated, Gwendolyn was uncertain what to do. Should she leave the grove and forget what she had seen?
No, she decided, shaking her head.
She had come this far; she wasn't going to give up now. She had to know the truth.
Gwendolyn looked at the symbol carved into the marble and felt an irresistible pull, a need to understand its meaning.
