Chapter 38: Chapter 38: The Echoes of Entropy
The group returned to the Celestial Nexus, their spirits tempered by their success in stabilizing the Fractured Realms. But Kael's exhaustion was evident, his body trembling under the strain of the Well's energy. The Council of Realms greeted them with a mix of relief and concern.
"**You have done well,**" the Council leader said, his voice echoing through the chamber. "**But the Fractured Realms are only the beginning. The Eclipse's influence has left echoes of entropy throughout the multiverse. If left unchecked, they could unravel everything.**"
Kael nodded, his expression grim. "What do we need to do?"
Eryndor's form shimmered as he spoke. "**The echoes are fragments of the Eclipse's power, scattered across the multiverse. To eliminate them, we must track them down and destroy them.**"
Lyra's eyes narrowed. "That sounds easier said than done. The multiverse is vast, and these echoes could be anywhere."
Aegis's mechanical voice rumbled. "**We will need a way to track them. Perhaps the Sanctum's knowledge can help.**"
The group returned to the Eternal Sanctum, their minds focused on the task ahead. As they delved into its archives, they uncovered a device known as the **Entropy Compass**, a relic capable of detecting the echoes of entropy.
Kael held the Compass in his hand, its surface glowing faintly. "This will help us find the echoes, but we'll need to move quickly. The longer we wait, the more damage they can do."
The group prepared for their journey, their spirits tempered by the challenges ahead. As they stepped through the portal to the first echo's location, Kael felt a surge of unease. The air was thick with the scent of decay, and the ground beneath their feet shifted unpredictably.