The team, with a renewed sense of purpose, began to inspect the pods and cages. Elijah, with his knowledge of poisons and antidotes, examined the state of the transformed elves. Mia used her ice powers to carefully break open the pods without causing harm to the captives inside. As each pod opened, the team was met with a mix of relief and concern.
Some of the elves were still unconscious, showing signs of the dark corruption that had taken hold of them. Others were slowly regaining consciousness, their eyes filled with confusion and fear. It was evident that the transformation had left a lasting impact on them.
Aelrinder, his demeanor calm but determined, approached the transformed elves. He extended his hands, and a gentle golden light enveloped each of them. The celestial energy seemed to penetrate the dark influence, causing a subtle change in the elves' expressions. The fear and confusion in their eyes began to fade, replaced by a sense of recognition.
