The peace was fragile. A shadow fell over Eldoria as whispers spread of a growing unrest in the distant Shadowfen. Orion, now a young man, felt a strange pull towards his birthplace, a sense of unease that resonated deep within him.
He discovered a hidden chamber beneath his childhood home, revealing ancient texts that spoke of a forgotten power, a shadow counterpart to Elara's light.
Meanwhile, Seraphina, the enigmatic mystic, began to subtly influence the village elders, her words laced with doubt and fear. She spoke of the dangers of relying solely on the amulet's light, hinting at a hidden darkness within its power. Kai, his own power diminished, felt a growing suspicion, a sense that Seraphina was not what she seemed.
Isla, sensing the shifting tides, felt a tremor of unease.
The prophecy, long dormant, echoed in her mind: "When the stars align and the amulet's light fades, a new power will rise from the shadows." She realized that the threat was not external, but internal, a corruption that threatened to unravel the very fabric of their hard-won peace. The time of testing had begun.