The scouts returned to the castle with grave news. They had encountered several villages that had been completely destroyed, with no sign of the inhabitants. The darkness was spreading, and it was clear that the kingdom was in grave danger.
The council members were anxious as they heard the reports. They knew that it was only a matter of time before the darkness reached the castle walls. They began to make preparations, fortifying the castle and training their soldiers for battle.
Ty and Rian were particularly worried. They knew that they had to find a way to stop the darkness before it was too late. They spent long hours discussing strategies and consulting with the council members.
One day, as Ty was walking through the castle courtyard, he noticed something strange. The sky had turned a sickly shade of green, and there was a strange smell in the air. He called out to Rian, who came running.
"What is it?" Rian asked, looking up at the sky.
"I don't know," Ty replied, "but it can't be good."
They quickly gathered the other council members and went to the highest tower in the castle. From there, they could see that the green haze was spreading, enveloping the surrounding countryside.
"We have to act fast," Ty said. "We can't let the darkness get any closer."
The council members agreed, and they began to make plans for a counterattack. They sent out scouts to gather more information about the enemy, hoping to find a weakness they could exploit.
As the days passed, the situation grew more desperate. The green haze had reached the castle walls, and the air was thick with the stench of decay. The soldiers were on high alert, ready to defend their home at a moment's notice.
One night, as Ty was patrolling the castle walls, he noticed movement in the shadows. He called out to the soldiers, and they rushed to his side. Together, they peered into the darkness, trying to make out what was there.
Suddenly, they saw it. A creature of darkness, with glowing red eyes and razor-sharp claws. It was unlike anything they had ever seen before.
The soldiers drew their swords and charged forward, ready to defend their home. Ty and Rian were at the front lines, fighting with all their might.
The battle was fierce and intense, but eventually, they managed to defeat the creature. They studied its body, looking for any clues that might help them in their fight against the darkness.
As they made their way back to the castle, the council members gathered around Ty and Rian, eager to hear what they had learned.
"It's not over yet," Ty said grimly. "There will be more creatures like this, and we need to be ready. The darkness is getting stronger, and we have to stop it before it destroys everything we hold dear."