Chapter 2: Emerge in the Clearing
The dense forest parts, and you step into a serene clearing bathed in ethereal light. The air here feels lighter, carrying a faint hum that resonates with your heartbeat. In the center of the clearing, a pool of shimmering water reflects the stars above, though the sky is hidden by the canopy.
As you approach the pool, its surface ripples, and images begin to form—visions of places and possibilities, paths yet to be taken. The compass in your hand vibrates, its needle spinning before settling to point toward the water.
“The clearing offers clarity,” a soft voice whispers. “But clarity comes with choice. What will you seek here?”
In the stillness of the clearing, the pool reflects your potential paths. Each one glows faintly, inviting you to choose.
How will you proceed?