Prologue The Song Before Dawn Before time had rhythm, before stars had names, there was Sound. Not noise, nor silence — but a living harmony that filled the void between worlds. From this sacred resonance arose two forces: Light, pure and radiant, and Shadow, deep and knowing. Together they forged the Lantern of Light, a celestial heart that pulsed with seven perfect tones — the Fragments — each one a doorway between dream and waking. For ages, all realms moved in balance, until one voice reached too far. Serafina Vale, the greatest of singers, sought to perfect creation itself. Her song, the Eternal Aria, was meant to unite heaven and earth. Instead, it struck the Lantern and shattered it into seven shards of sound. From the Lantern’s broken heart was born the Oblivion Cello, an instrument of silence. Its first note destroyed the Dream Bridge, casting every world into dissonance. From the silence rose the Legion of Darkness, children of sorrow and broken melody. Yet hope endured — for prophecy whispered that when the seven fragments are found, a Song of Renewal shall rise once more. Now, across the fractured rails of time, four voices travel the Lantern Line: Andy, seeker of his father’s lost song. Rose, whose voice can awaken the light. Holly, who hears truth within vibration. Michael, who steadies chaos with rhythm. Guided by Drewbacca, keeper of the rails, and Eon Chan, master of codes, they search for the Seven Fragments before the Oblivion Cello plays again. For if it does — the last note will be silence. And silence remembers everything.
