Chapter 11
The Ritual's Design
Following the prophecies and the hermit's guidance, the brothers plan a ritual to harness the stones' healing energy, needing to align them with ancient celestial patterns.
The air in the small, stone-walled room crackled with a hushed urgency. Andrei traced the swirling patterns on the tattered parchment, his brow furrowed in concentration. Beside him, Mihai, usually a whirlwind of restless energy, sat unusually still, his gaze fixed on his brother. The hermit’s spectral form, a shimmering outline against the rough-hewn walls, hovered near the hearth, his ancient eyes fixed on the parchment as well.
"The prophecy speaks of alignment," the hermit's voice echoed, soft as falling snow. "Not just of the stones, but of the heavens themselves. The Great Bear must gaze upon the Serpent's Eye, and the Heart of the Mountain must beat in rhythm with the celestial dance."
Andrei nodded, his fingers brushing over a faded illustration of constellations. "So, we need to find the specific stones that correspond to these celestial bodies. And then… we need to arrange them?"
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