Deep within the forest of Elyria, there was a legend known as The Veil. It was said to be a shimmering curtain of light, hidden beyond the oldest trees, that appeared only to those seeking answers to their deepest questions.

A young artist named Vera had heard the tale many times as a child. She had always dismissed it as a bedtime story, but now, standing at a crossroads in her life, the legend tugged at her heart. Her art, once vibrant and full of life, had become dull. Inspiration eluded her, and with every failed attempt to create, she felt further adrift.

On a crisp...