Whispers Across Time

the ornate carpets that lined the floors. The grandeur of the place was overwhelming, with

d to glide through the castle, leaving no trace of their presence. Soriah and Eli exchang

ad entered. The guests at the royal ball wore elaborate gowns and suits, and the music of a bygone era fil

chandeliers. The guests danced in pairs, twirling gracefully to the music o

moved their hood, revealing a face that seemed oddly familiar to Soriah.

om. Inside the case rested a magnificent jewel-a sapphire of unparalleled size

here was no coincidence. They were after the legendary sapphi

ss, her resolve firm. "We can't let them

Soriah. But we must be careful. Any action we take

hat emitted a low hum and seemed to interact with the display case's lock. With a deft

, bathed in the soft glow of the chandeliers. Gasps of astonishment

uldn't allow to stand. With a shared nod, they stepped

oice rang out, fil

prise flickering in their eyes. "Who are you?" t

ledge. "We are travelers of time, much like yourself. We know the si

slipping the sapphire back into their cloak. "You wo

ing with an ethereal light. "We understand the power of time, and we

Eli, and the guests who had begun to murmur in confusion. Then, with

room, and the fabric of time seemed to mend itself. The guests continue

a mix of frustration and curiosity. "You have prevented me fro

Tell us, then. Why were you so intent on stealing

ower. "There are forces at play, forces that would see the course of his

The Temporal Thief's actions were driven by a de

we have not resolved the greater conflict. We should learn more abo

. "Very well. I shall share my knowledge, but only if

. Soriah, Eli, and The Temporal Thief would embark on a journey to uncover the true nature of th