The shard from the Loomkeeper emitted a soft, rhythmic glow as Daniel and Mira ventured deeper into the Nexus. The path was no longer jagged or chaotic; instead, it felt deliberate, as though the Nexus itself was guiding their steps.
Each corridor they passed radiated faint pulses of energy that echoed through the crystalline walls, resembling a heartbeat. The labyrinth around them felt alive, as if they were walking through the veins of some massive, ancient being.
"This shard," Mira said, holding her arm to her side where the wound still throbbed, "it feels different. It's… calmer."
Daniel nodded. "The Loomkeeper said it would guide us. Whatever this thing is, it's linked to the heart of the Nexus."
The shard's light grew stronger as they walked, illuminating glyphs etched into the walls. The symbols shimmered, their meanings elusive yet tantalizingly close.
The system chimed softly:
[Item Update: Shard of Weaving.]