IX : The Gemstones

“For millions of years, there have existed three gemstones scattered across the world…”

“The Bluish-Green Stone has passed through the hands of my people over the centuries.

The White Stone lies in the Arctic, at the North Pole…

There, among the icy waters, dwell the Orcas — and their kingdom.

The Great Whites never venture close.

Orcas are their mortal enemies, and they fear for their lives…

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The Golden Stone is hidden in South Africa —

A dangerous land, home to vast colonies of Great Whites.

Those who live there are terrifying hunters.

The Bluish-Green Stone, the one you are reading about now…

You will find it in the chest before you.

Fate has led you here.

Only you can gather the stones.

Only you can prevent the Freezing of the World.

On July 20th, go to the Cave of Kastos.

There, you will meet a dolphin —

one with a carved marking upon its snout.

It will guide you.

The choice is yours.

Sandra of the Mermaids.”

The decision had already been made within me.

I would carry out this mission.

For the chance to journey to my Sea.

For my grandfather.

For my family, whom I would leave behind for this adventure.

For the children I spent every summer with.

For Sergio, Juan, and Sandra.

For all the sun-soaked memories on this island…

To become the hero of my Sea.

On July 20th…