The first thin light of dawn breaking over the water revealed a broad, undulating sea seeming to pulse with an ancient, unseen power. A new chapter was being written in front of the weathered decks of the Horizon's Call as it traveled away from the safe sanctuary of well-known beaches. Every soul on board would be tested by the very core of the ocean in this chapter.
The sea today spoke of a destiny braided into the tides of eternity; it promised discoveries beyond the straightforward survival.
Rising light's soft glow defined Seraphine's form as she stood at the ship's prow. With eyes dark with memory of the past yet burning with determination, she gazed out over the limitless expanse of sea. Going through the challenges that had taken place over the previous few days—including the gathering storm, the sacred oaths, and the whispering of ancient ruins—she had been getting ready for this moment.
