The successful ritual at the grove had brought a new sense of stability to the world. The Heart of the Dawn now stood as a symbol of hope and strength, and the lands were flourishing under its protective light. But even as peace settled over the realm, there were whispers of unrest in the far corners, as if the balance was still being tested.
Elara, Kirin, Thalia, and Lyra continued their work at the library, managing the influx of scholars and visitors eager to learn from their experiences. One day, as they were reviewing new reports and records, a mysterious visitor arrived—a robed figure with an air of urgency. The figure introduced themselves as Ilyana, a historian and artifact hunter from a distant land.
"I come with troubling news," Ilyana said, her voice tense. "There have been reports of disturbances in ancient ruins located in the eastern deserts. These disturbances coincide with a rise in dark energy that seems to be connected to forgotten artifacts of great power."
