The council room was bathed in the soft glow of flickering torches as the members gathered to discuss their next course of action.
"We can't afford to underestimate these assailants any longer," Selena cleared her throat to address the council. "They've proven themselves to be a grave threat. They could wreak havoc on our settlement if we don't act now."
Nods of agreement rippled through the room. The council members knew that their safety and the community's future depended on taking swift and effective action. But the question was, how?
Even the scouts could get any information about them, and fighting an unknown enemy was a recipe for disaster. Just look at what happened with Aric. He underestimated Shinon and lost his life. If they made the same mistake, it could be their turn to lie six feet under.
