With Malachi's plans in hand, Seraphina and I knew we couldn't face the Brotherhood alone. The reach of their insidious influence was far greater than we initially thought, and we needed all the help we could get. As dawn broke, casting a golden light over our castle, we began formulating our strategy.
"We need to gather our allies," I said, spreading out a map on the war table in the great hall. "There are villages and smaller kingdoms that have suffered under the Brotherhood's reign. If we unite them, we might stand a chance."
Seraphina nodded, her eyes scanning the map. "I agree. We can't fight this battle alone. Let's start with the neighboring villages. They've been hit hard by the Brotherhood's attacks and will likely be eager to join our cause."
