E2Q2 Depths of the Tower

After a day of calm in the city supported by the knowledge that at least for now the extra energy would be absorbed by the Alta Etheria, you meet with the council of Elders to discuss next steps. After sharing more of your experiences, Tharah asks that you take her to the temple where you met the boy of light. Guiding Elder Tharah up the mountains was not as exciting as your first trip up. Your mind was preoccupied with the problems of the ether flow being beyond its capacity ironically a problem that is beyond your ability to solve. After a few days you return to the tower. Inside, the strange boy you'd met before awaits, a soft smile lighting up his translucent features.

"Welcome friends, I can see now!" he says. "How does he know its us? Talik whispers to you.

The boy whispers to you all "Because I never lost my hearing," and then returns to a normal voice, "Thank you for finding the stars, and for helping my true friends. I remember much more, too."

"By true friends, do you mean the sprites and etheria trees? Asks Elder Tharah. 

"Yes and by restoring my sight, you've given him back my memories!" The boy says to Tharah, "You feel it don't you? An imbalance that seeks to destroy everything." For the first time since you've met, Tharah is speechless. The boy observes the child with awe and respect.

"If you wake me and my siblings, the four of us will be able to go home," the boy says. "My sister is down below, where there's light in the darkest place. I've opened the door for you. Its in the heart of shadows, the gleam of truth is buried. Seek where the void is brightest."

Tharah finally snaps out of her shock and launches a volley of questions. What do you mean light and dark, heart of shadows? Who are you? Where's home? What's below? "Beneath the stone and soil, where echoes dwell, the shimmer of hope awaits your gaze." The boy answered. Do you want us to go down another level? Tharah asks.  "Find the place where the night sky hides beneath the earth. There, a spark ignites the unseen.​ Why can't he just tell us straight? Talik complains to Tharah and looks for support from the others. The boy continued, "Amidst the silence of the deep, a whisper of light dances. Follow its silent song."​ Wait! So this is path, a map, a way to get there? The boy uttered his final clue. "In the cavern's breath, where darkness takes form, a radiant secret lies within its depths."​​

"The boy isn't very helpful", Said Tharah. "He only gives cryptic answers about his sister and the light." You put a hand on Tharah's shoulder and steer her into the hallway. You're as curious as she is, but helping the boy is probably the best way to learn more. And now you have a way to get there.

Now that you have the clues explain the 5 steps to get to the lower cave and submit it as a paragraph below. 

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