Emilia knew that this journey would provide problems that they need to take care of. The desert in front of them was vast. There was sand to all three horizons and the cliff to their backs. Stepping forward, the Firekeeper took deep breaths. "It will be my duty to protect you, Nita. Your curse will not take the best of you, nor will it take your friend down the same path. If there is really a cure to the Darksign, then I shall find it with you."

She looked at Thalesin and waved him over. "We have the guidance of the Lords. They have bestowed us with a very valuable gift to bring us through this hellish place." She grabbed a small bag from her sash and opened it, revealing a glittering orb, not larger than an apple. It shimmered like stars in a dark night, but the lights moved. She handed over the orb to Thalesin. "This should lead us to our destination. The brightest star is leading the way in the night's sky and so shall it guide us with this."

She had seen the star inside the orb already. It was leading away from the cliff, towards into the unknown sands. "I have the suspicion that these lands are not made for mere men. I would make haste... I am afraid that we will meet more beasts like the one of the cliff."