Forsaken

Seline slowly fluttered her eyes open, her breath steady as she took in her surroundings. The soft, ambient glow of the landscape was unmistakable—

'This is…'

The Crystallized Forest.

Towering trees of shimmering quartz stretched toward the sky, their translucent branches were reflecting light like a sea of stars. The ground beneath her feet was composed of fine, glass-like sand, tinged with hues of violet and cerulean. Pools of liquid Aether dotted the terrain, with their surfaces that were rippling with unseen currents. Normally, the air would be filled with the distant hum of wildlife, the whispering wind through crystalline leaves. But now…

Silence.

Not even the faintest rustle or distant cry of creatures could be heard. The unnatural stillness pressed against her like a heavy weight. Something was wrong.

"Why am I here?"