The grand meeting hall of the Alliance reverberated with discord as leaders from various nations gathered beneath the towering, vaulted ceiling. Elaborate tapestries depicting the history of their united struggle against the empires and kingdoms adorned the stone walls, yet today, they bore witness to a different kind of strife. A multitude of voices filled the chamber, their tones ranging from gloom to indignation, as leaders engaged in a heated debate over the losses suffered during the recent siege.
"How much can we afford to lose?" one leader shouted, his voice echoing through the hall. "We've lost resources, men, and the very heart of our alliance. Not a single gain to show for it! My people will demand answers. Tell me, what should I show them?!"
