Dorian and Kael followed the woman into the trees, their senses heightened as they navigated the dense underbrush. The forest seemed to close in around them, the shadows deepening and the air growing thick with an otherworldly energy.
As they walked, the woman seemed to glide effortlessly through the trees, her movements silent and fluid. Dorian and Kael followed her, their footsteps quiet on the soft earth.
The forest grew denser, the trees twisting and turning in impossible ways. Dorian felt a sense of disorientation, as if he was losing track of time and space.
Suddenly, the woman stopped, her eyes fixed on something ahead. Dorian and Kael followed her gaze, and their eyes widened in amazement.
Before them lay a vast, crystal-clear lake, its surface reflecting the stars like a mirror. The water was calm and peaceful, but Dorian could sense a powerful energy emanating from it.
The woman turned to them, her eyes gleaming with a knowing light. "This is the Lake of Reflection," she said. "A place where the past, present, and future converge."
Dorian felt a sense of wonder and curiosity. What secrets lay hidden in the lake's depths? And what would he discover about himself and his journey?
The woman nodded, as if she could see the questions in Dorian's mind. "The lake will reveal its secrets to you," she said. "But you must be willing to face what lies within."
With that, she vanished, leaving Dorian and Kael alone on the lake's shore. The water seemed to ripple and shimmer, as if it was alive and waiting for them to take the next step.