The people were devastated. Without the pearl’s guidance, the islanders could no longer anticipate storms, and the tides grew erratic. Crops failed, and the once‑bright lanterns of the harbor dimmed.
But the pearl’s power was not without cost. Each time it was used, a fragment of the ocean’s memory faded, replaced by a whisper of shadow. The seas grew restless, and strange creatures began to surface—silvery serpents with eyes that reflected the pearl’s light. xnxxullu