The village of Kaldrith was buzzing with astonishment when Lina, Jakob, and their father returned. Word of their journey spread quickly, and whispers of the Emberstone’s return echoed in every corner of the village. The warmth that had started to fade in the hearts of the villagers was rekindled, just as the winter cold seemed to loosen its grip.
But Lina felt no comfort in the admiration or gratitude of her fellow villagers. She knew the Emberstone’s power came with a cost, and she could feel its energy pulsing beneath her skin, calling to something distant and unknown.
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