As the council deliberated, whispers of a greater threat reached their ears. Rumors spoke of a shadowy figure manipulating the wolves, stoking their aggression and directing their attacks. This revelation united the animals like never before. Recognizing the need to set aside their differences and stand together, they formed the Alliance of the Wild.
Under the leadership of Argos, Rhea, Brutus, and the lion, the animals prepared for battle. The owls scouted from above, the eagles soared through the skies, and the smaller creatures used their stealth and agility to gather information. They discovered that an enigmatic sorcerer named Malachi was behind the wolf uprising, seeking to gain control over the entire Wildlands.