You turn your attention back to the sundial, intrigued by the time-worn artifact that has persisted through the centuries. As you bend down to get a closer look, you carefully brush aside the emerald blanket of moss, revealing intricate carvings etched into the sundial's surface. Each symbol appears to interconnect, forming an elaborate network of arcane circles and geometric patterns. It seems as if each stroke has been deliberately placed, overshadowing mere decoration and hinting at something greater—a hidden purpose or secret communication perhaps.
As you study the enigmatic carvings, your fingers cannot help but trace the grooves, and as your sense of touch begins to interpret the language of the glyphs, a tangible energy courses through your veins. It is an almost imperceptible shift, but the air feels suddenly charged, colors more vivid, and the hum of hidden whispers just outside the periphery of your hearing. The sensation, both exhilarating and unnerving, serves as both a harbinger and a confirmation that the stories surrounding Blackwood Manor may indeed hold truth.
A shadow moves across the sundial, obscuring the symbols, and you feel the energy ebbing away, your connection to the carvings severed. You glance around, half-expecting to see someone skulking in the undergrowth, but the courtyard remains silent, bathed in the ghostly moonlight. The whispering continues, however, a cacophony of voices that seem to emanate from the courtyard itself, pulling you closer to the unearthly secrets entwined within these forsaken grounds.
As you stand by the sundial, shrouded in the resolute darkness and the oppressive presence of the statues, you are once again faced with the difficult decision of where to go next. Apart from the garden shed and the ominous manor entrance, the spectral whispers offer an irresistible lure, drawing you deeper into the haunted realm you have willingly entered. Consumed by curiosity and fortified by your paranormal expertise, you weigh your options, torn between the unknown, the dangerous, and the concealed.