**Chapter 30: The Guardians of the Isles**
Landing on the first island, Lina and her friends encountered the Guardians—ethereal beings tasked with protecting the Prism of Truth. They appeared as luminous figures with eyes that reflected the soul.
"You seek the Prism," one Guardian intoned. "But beware—truth can be a double-edged sword. Are you prepared to face what lies within?"
Lina hesitated but nodded. The Guardians challenged each of them with visions—truths they had buried deep within their hearts.
Pip saw a future where he lost his friends to darkness; Solara faced memories of her flames fading; Thalos confronted a past mistake that haunted him. Lina saw herself losing hope, succumbing to despair.
In overcoming these visions, they proved their resolve and purity of purpose. The Guardians granted access to the central island, where the Prism of Truth awaited.