As Clara ventured deeper into the ancient city, she stumbled upon a hidden temple dedicated to the moon goddess. The air was thick with the scent of jasmine and sandalwood, and the soft glow of luminescent orbs illuminated the intricate carvings on the walls.
She wandered through the temple, running her fingers over the etched symbols, feeling the energy of the ancient ones coursing through her veins. In the heart of the temple, she found a pedestal bearing a small, delicate statue of the moon goddess.
Suddenly, the orbs flickered, and the statue began to glow. Clara felt a surge of power flow through her, and her seer senses expanded, revealing visions of the past and present.
She saw the ancient city in its prime, bustling with life and magic.
Clara noticed a small, hidden compartment in the pedestal. Inside, she found a cryptic message etched onto a silver scroll:
"When moonlight wanes, and shadows dance,