As the war waged on, the landscape of conflict continued to evolve. The Coalition of the Free, under the steadfast leadership of Whispering Wind, adapted to the changing dynamics of the battlefield, proving to be a formidable adversary to the Blackstone Empire.
The coalition's strategy began to shift from defensive tactics to more assertive offensives. This change was marked by a series of bold maneuvers aimed at reclaiming territories long held under the Empire's shadow. Each liberated town and city added to the coalition's momentum, inspiring more to join the cause and weakening the Empire's grasp on the region.