Chapter 34: Echoes of the Past

Finally, after days of relentless pursuit, the team arrived at the City of Whispers. Its towering sandstone walls rose majestically from the desert, a testament to the ingenuity of its ancient builders. But as they entered the city, they realized that its secrets were guarded by more than just sand and stone.

The city was alive with echoes of the past – spectral visions of its former inhabitants, trapped for eternity in a timeless dance. Through these visions, the team learned of the city's rise and fall, its riches and its tragedies. But they also discovered the true nature of the Sands of Time – not a gift of immortality, but a curse that bound its wielder to the city forever.