The Sails of Seven Oceans — Part Two Chapter 1: The Flame Beneath the RubyThe skies above Vascalana had turned golden as the crew sailed westward. Erudite held the glowing ruby close, staring into its shifting flames. Each flicker seemed to whisper something... almost like it was alive.“What’s wrong?” Charles asked, leaning on the ship’s rail.Erudite didn’t answer immediately. “I don’t think the ruby is just a gem. I think it’s a key to something... more.”That night, Erudite dreamt of a volcanic island, where fire danced on water and a stone temple stood in the heart of lava. In the