The woods surrounding the ruins were filled with unheard voices. Owls called out from the treetops, their cries echoing amidst marble walls. Far away, the growl of a beast rumbled low. Kiara moved with quiet steps, clutching an old pendant that glowed with gentle violet light. The pendant was her mother's, said to be blessed by the Oracles of the Afterlife, and beat whenever she was nearer to the truth she sought. Her journey began month
