Back at the fortress, Elara and the council waited anxiously for news from Roderic's team. When Roderic and his team finally returned, their faces were grim and their report dire.
"They're conducting summoning rituals," Roderic explained, his voice urgent. "They're trying to bring something through a dark portal. We need to stop them."
Elara's expression hardened. "We need to act quickly. If they succeed, it could spell disaster for all of Eldoria."
Roderic nodded in agreement. "We need to mobilize our forces and strike at their encampment. We can't afford to let them complete the ritual."
The council quickly formulated a plan, coordinating their efforts to launch a decisive attack on the encampment. The stakes had never been higher, and they knew that failure was not an option.
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