One evening, as the twin moons, Lumina and Umbra, cast their silver and shadow over the Sapphire Isle, Elias found himself moored near a secluded cove. He'd intended to rest, but a strange light, pulsing with an inner luminescence, drew his gaze to a cluster of ancient sea-willows. As he approached, a faint, rhythmic thrumming vibrated through the air, growing stronger with each step.