In a ruined temple past the gate, Kael found a cracked wall with markings scorched into it.
A map.
Seven glowing points formed a circle—with the Hollow Gate in the center.
"The shards," Elara said. "Each one sealed part of him away."
"Him?"
"The one you swore to kill."
Kael stared at her. "You mean that thing back there?"
"No," she said grimly. "I mean the one that broke the realm."