She paused briefly, letting the weight of her words settle. Ren's gaze shifted to another figure standing near Felix, his demeanor shadow and enigmatic.
" Next, we have Lucian Grimwood of the Shadow Nation, " Ren continued. " His mastery of stealth and espionage is unparalleled. They say he knows your secret before you even know them yourselves. "
Lucian's sharp eyes flickered towards Starfania for a moment, a ghost of a smirk playing on his lips before he turned away, as though unimpressed by the gathering. Ren's voice grew heavier as her gaze moved again, landing on a tall, ominous figure with a commanding presence that seemed to darken the surrounding air.
" And that, " Ren said, her voice dropping to a hushed reverence. " is Thanatos Voidcaster, representative of the Underworld Nations. His power transcends mortal comprehension, and even the bravest hesitate to challenge him. "
A shiver ran down Starfania's spine as she studied Thanatos, his expression impassive, his aura imposing. Finally, Ren's gaze fell upon a figure whose aura seemed to light the surrounding room–a man with fiery red hair.
" And here, " Ren said solemnly, " is Ichini Pyrestorm, leader of the Emberlyn Nation. He commands his people with an unyielding will, ruling his people with strength that leaves no room for defiance. "
Ichini's eyes met Starfania briefly, and she glanced away, her heart pounding. His presence was a bit overwhelming, a force of nature that demanded attention. Ren turned back to Starfania, her voice softening. " Starfania, these are your father's allies. Their strength and influence are immense, but so are their challenges. And our alliance… it hasn't always been so secure. "
Starfania could see Ren's face darkened as her tone became heavy with regrets. " We once had another — a leader who was not only respected but was your father's best friend. Veltre, of the Shadowfell Enclave Nations. But his death fractured everything. Without him, mistrust grew, and what was once a unified front began to shatter into pieces. "