As the team of scientists journeyed further into Aurora Maris, they stumbled upon an abandoned city of white, its towering buildings stretching high into the sky. As they explored, they were met with a ghastly sight: the inhabitants of the city, once alive and bustling, were now frozen in time, their bodies turned to stone. The team was overcome with a sense of unease as they wondered what kind of power could have wrought such destruction. As they delved deeper into the city, they discovered signs of advanced technology, hinting at a civilization far more advanced than anything they had seen before. But they couldn't shake the feeling that they were not alone, and that something sinister lurked in the shadows, waiting to be discovered.