The news of the recent victory reverberated through the fortress, bringing a sense of relief and a much-needed morale boost to the resistance forces. Yet, amidst the celebrations, Elara, Aiden, Roderic, and Thalia knew that their work was far from over. The shadows of the past battles were a constant reminder that vigilance was their greatest weapon.
In the war room, the council convened to discuss their next steps. The map on the table was adorned with markers indicating enemy strongholds, potential allies, and strategic points of interest.
Elara began the meeting, her voice steady and resolute. "We've made significant progress, but we cannot afford to become complacent. Our scouts have reported increased activity in the eastern territories. We need to understand what this new threat is and how to counter it."
