Back at the fortress, Elara's sense of unease grew. She knew something was wrong in the northern territories, and the reports of shadows moving and people disappearing weighed heavily on her mind. She gathered Roderic and the senior members of the resistance council for an emergency meeting in the main hall.
"Something is happening in the north," Elara began, her voice steady but laced with concern. "Aiden and his team are investigating, but we need to be prepared for whatever they might find."
Roderic leaned forward, his expression serious. "We've strengthened our defenses and made significant progress in rebuilding, but if a new threat is emerging, we must be ready to act."
One of the council members, a seasoned warrior named Thalia, spoke up. "I've heard whispers of a new dark power rising. People are frightened, and there are rumors that one of Malachor's followers has taken up his mantle."
