As they left the castle, Dorian couldn't shake the feeling that they were being watched. He glanced around, but saw nothing but the trees and the mist that seemed to cling to everything.
"What did you see in the mirror?" Kael asked, his voice low and curious.
Dorian hesitated, unsure of how to explain the vision he had seen. "I saw a figure shrouded in shadow," he said. "With eyes that glowed like embers."
Kael's eyes narrowed. "What do you think it means?" he asked.
Dorian shook his head. "I'm not sure," he said. "But I think it's connected to the Shadowwood and the mysterious forces that are at work in our world."
As they walked, the trees seemed to grow closer together, and the mist grew thicker. Dorian felt like they were walking into a trap, but he couldn't shake the feeling that they were getting close to the truth.
Suddenly, the trees parted, and they found themselves standing at the edge of a large, circular clearing. In the center of the clearing stood a massive stone monument, covered in intricate carvings.
Dorian's eyes widened as he approached the monument. The carvings depicted a story of great power and ancient magic.
"What is this?" Kael asked, his voice full of wonder.
Dorian's eyes were fixed on the monument. "I think it's a key to understanding the Shadowwood and the mysterious forces that are at work in our world," he said.
As they stood there, the mist began to clear, and the sun broke through the clouds. The monument seemed to glow with an otherworldly energy, and Dorian felt a sense of awe and wonder.
"I think we're getting close to the truth," Dorian said, his voice barely above a whisper.
Kael nodded, his eyes fixed on the monument. "Let's see if we can uncover more secrets," he said.
Together, they began to examine the monument more closely, searching for clues and hidden meanings. As they worked, Dorian felt a sense of excitement and anticipation. He knew that they were on the verge of uncovering something important, and he was determined to see it through to the end.