As Books finished recounting his harrowing backstory, the room fell into a thoughtful silence. The weight of the information he had shared was immense, and everyone present could feel the gravity of the situation. Rhox, Gunn, and the rest of the party, along with the elderly scholars, were deeply absorbed in the knowledge Books had provided—a wealth of history, survival, and the dark mysteries surrounding Stillis.
Discussions erupted almost immediately. The elderly scholars, their faces etched with concern and intrigue, began exchanging theories and insights. Their voices filled the chamber, a cacophony of speculation and analysis, as they tried to piece together the puzzle that Books had laid before them.
"This information is invaluable," one scholar remarked, his eyes wide with astonishment. "To think that such a catastrophic event could befall a civilization as advanced as Stillis… it's both tragic and deeply enlightening."
