The sky had taken on the hues of dusk as Elara, Morgana, Lyra, and Kirin sat around the fire, the crackling flames providing a stark contrast to the weighty silence that hung between them. The discovery of the purification ritual offered a glimmer of hope, but the risks it entailed loomed large over their thoughts.
Elara, her expression steely with resolve, glanced around at her companions. "We'll need to find a location where the Source's energy is strongest but also where we can control the environment. We can't afford any distractions or interruptions when we attempt the ritual."
Morgana nodded in agreement, her eyes still scanning the scroll. "There are references here to ancient sanctuaries, places where the Source was once worshipped or harnessed. They were built to amplify its power, and they might still be intact—if we can find one, it could be the perfect place to conduct the ritual."
