The Celestial Heist

Chapter 101: Shadows of Avalora

The dawn cast a pale golden hue over Avalora, as the island's dense foliage whispered secrets of ancient times. Birds with iridescent wings flitted between trees, their songs harmonizing with the rhythmic crash of waves against the shore.

Eliana, the party's gifted navigator, was the first to step onto the soft sands of Avalora's shores. In her hands, she clutched an intricately detailed map, a find from the previous chapter's adventures. But this map was unlike any other; it shimmered, its paths and routes constantly shifting, adapting to the island's ever-changing landscape.

Following closely behind Eliana was Orion, a new addition to the group. With a mane of silver hair, piercing blue eyes, and an aura of mystery, Orion was a Guardian of Time from the lands beyond the Northern Realms. Having sensed a disturbance in the flow of time, he had been drawn to the trio's mission and chose to lend his unique abilities to their cause.

Kael, Nia, and Lysander exchanged glances, sensing that