The decision to confront forms in your mind, and you feel the lingering energy of the Heartstone coursing through you. Your form seems to shimmer slightly in the morning light as you emerge from the hidden chamber – an imposing figure of white fur and ancient wisdom, your glasses catching the sunlight in an otherworldly way.

You take a direct path to the Underground Lake's entrance, your presence causing the surrounding crystals to pulse with a faint blue glow. The professor notices the illumination first, his measuring device spinning wildly. The young woman's pencil freezes mid-sketch as you step into their view.

“This place is not for you,” your voice resonates with centuries of authority, the Life Stream adding a subtle harmonic quality that makes even the crystals vibrate softly. “What you seek here could bring great harm.”

The professor's face drains of color, his device clattering to the ground. The young woman, though frightened, manages a few quick strokes in her journal before both settlers retreat to their wagons. Their hasty departure kicks up dust along the old trail, but you know this isn't the end.

You've made an impression – perhaps too strong of one. The young woman's sketch and the professor's scientific curiosity will surely spark discussions in town. Already, you can feel the ripples of change spreading through the Life Stream. Your decision to reveal yourself has set events in motion that will require careful monitoring.

As the wagons disappear down the trail, you focus on Cedar City. You'll need to watch how they process this encounter and share what they've seen. The next few days will be crucial in shaping their understanding of Kolob's guardian.

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Once seen, a thing cannot be unseen. But it can be understood differently.