Chapter 72: The Shadow's Secret
As Lyra and the heroes delve deeper into the Library of Resonance, they discover a shocking truth about the Shadow of Oblivion. It is not a mindless force, but a guardian created by the Multiverse Architect to protect the Realm of Echoes from a far greater threat: the Devourer of Memories.
This ancient entity feeds on memories, erasing entire worlds from existence. The Shadow was designed to prevent this catastrophe, but its methods are misguided, causing harm to the Realm of Echoes instead.
The heroes face a difficult decision:
A) Join forces with the Shadow to defeat the Devourer of Memories
B) Continue to oppose the Shadow, believing its methods are too extreme
C) Attempt to reason with the Devourer, hoping to find a peaceful solution
D) Use their creative abilities to create a new memory, one that will inspire a new path forward