The council chamber was thick with tension as Elara, Aiden, and the other leaders awaited Roderic's report. The urgency of the situation was evident in their faces, each one understanding the gravity of the threat they faced.
When Roderic and his reconnaissance team finally returned, their expressions were grim, and the weight of their news hung heavily in the air.
"We've confirmed that the cultists are conducting summoning rituals," Roderic began, his voice steady but filled with concern. "They're attempting to bring something through a dark portal. We need to act quickly to stop them."
Elara's eyes hardened with resolve. "We cannot let them succeed. If they complete the ritual, it could spell disaster for all of Eldoria."
Aiden stepped forward, his determination evident. "We need to mobilize our forces immediately. We can't afford to give them any more time."
