As Blakely, Maven, and Iris descended from the Red Spiderlily Mountains, the cool mountain air began to warm, a stark reminder of the battle that awaited them. They had uncovered the truth about the Elemental Kings and Queens, the fragile seal on the Primal Chaos, and the cracks in the Yggdrasil, but that was only the beginning. Now, they needed to prepare for the most difficult fight of their lives. And they couldn't do it alone.
By the time the trio returned to the Ursa Minor Guild Hall, dusk had settled over the landscape. The sky was painted with shades of pink and orange, and the usual bustle of the guild had slowed as members prepared for the evening. But Blakely's mind was racing. There was no time to waste.
