The Waves

On the outskirts of the ruined village of Aeloria adjacent to a towering cliff stretch and towering pine trees was the Whispering Lake. They said when night falls, its water is famously accredited to have characters but more importantly it has treasures hidden within.

The lake was not an ordinary lake, every night when the stars were out, its waters would sing in hushed voices. The water appeared as though speaking in tongues that man cannot comprehend – sweet harmonic tones and melodious gusts of wind. Some said it was the voices of the spirits of the lake, guardians of the waters and the purification of the spirit, that speaks to the worthy ones.

Elara, a young woman of Aeloria, found herself irresistibly pulled to the lake, much like a moth to the flame. While others thought that the whispers were scary she embraced them as a source of comfort. One night, as the box turned its jewel into a crescent, she decided to go through the garden as her heart raced with excitement. Getting on her knees by the water’s edge, she closed her ears and became one with the sound, the whispers of the water.

When she directed her eyes to the water, the water started reflecting with a goldenish color. Spelled, Elara fumbled her hand and let it glide over the glassy surface of the stone. At once she was conscious of a genial glow and the pressure of hands drawing her into an enchantment. She saw the guardians; they where illuminated and beaming, their bodies merged with the water. They called to her in hushed tones, their voices speaking to her of things lost in the mists of time, of stories long forgotten.

When the visions went out, Elara was back at the shore, in front of the lake, which lay still and quiet. However, she was alert about experiencing a significant transformation at this point. The guardians had informed Kael and the other guests about the lake’s power and the myths about the Whispering Lake and what they represent.

With this new knowledge Elara began guiding and protecting her village and the land around the lake and healing it. While the whispers once created an aura of enigma and terror, it was turned into a signal of hope and togetherness. And under her protection, the Whispering Lake remained alive and with its waters still singing the ancient and beautiful song.