As they examined the monument, Dorian noticed that one of the carvings seemed to be slightly different from the others. It was a small, intricate symbol that seemed to be pulsing with a faint, blue light.
"Kael, look at this," Dorian said, his voice low and excited.
Kael leaned in closer, his eyes narrowing as he examined the symbol. "What is it?" he asked.
Dorian shook his head. "I'm not sure," he said. "But I think it might be a key to unlocking the secrets of the Shadowwood."
As they stood there, the symbol began to glow brighter, and Dorian felt a strange energy emanating from it. Suddenly, the air around them seemed to shift and ripple, and a low, rumbling sound filled the air.
"What's happening?" Kael asked, his voice full of concern.
Dorian's eyes were fixed on the symbol. "I think it's activating something," he said.
The rumbling sound grew louder, and the ground began to shake. Dorian felt a sense of excitement and trepidation as he realized that they were on the verge of uncovering a major secret.
And then, the ground stopped shaking, and the rumbling sound ceased. The symbol on the monument pulsed one final time, and then went dark.
Dorian and Kael stood there, looking at each other in amazement. They had uncovered something important, but they weren't sure what it was or what it meant.
As they stood there, they heard a faint whispering in the trees. It was a soft, gentle sound, but it seemed to be carrying a message.
Dorian's eyes narrowed. "Do you hear that?" he asked.
Kael nodded. "Yes, I think it's trying to tell us something."
The whispering grew louder, and Dorian felt a sense of anticipation building within him. What secrets would the Shadowwood reveal to them next?