The Mirror of Clarity stood in the center of the grand chamber, its surface shimmering with an ethereal glow. The room was silent save for the faint hum of the artifact's power, its presence commanding reverence. Kael, Morgana, and Vallon had returned from the perilous journey to the Ashen Peaks, their faces lined with exhaustion but their eyes alight with determination. They had succeeded, but they all knew this was only the beginning.
Kael's voice carried across the room, breaking the stillness. "The Mirror is here, but our work is far from over. It's said to reveal the truth, to strip away lies and illusions. If the Eternal Shadow's power has grown, this is the only way to understand why—and how to stop it."
The guardians gathered in a circle, their expressions a mixture of hope and dread. Aeris, standing closest to Kael, asked the question lingering in everyone's mind. "How does it work? What do we have to do?"
