Chapter 1: Whispers of the AbyssThe wind carried a strange scent—salt, ash, and something ancient. As the Star Whisperer sailed away from the Forests of Ohlmorra, Erudite stood at the prow, the fourth ruby clenched in his palm. It pulsed faintly, as if aware that the journey was far from over.“We’ve got four,” murmured Urkone, joining him. “Only three rubies remain. And the waters ahead… they’re uncharted. Even to me.”The crew had changed. Harder, more silent. Every ocean had taken something from them. Zoya adjusted the sails, her shoulder still healing from the last battle. Kalor, their mapkeeper, hadn’t spoken