Roderic's heart raced as he realized the implications of the dark portal before him. He knew they had to act quickly to prevent another disaster from befalling Eldoria. He motioned for his team to pull back to a safe distance where they could discuss their next steps.
"Everyone gather around," Roderic whispered urgently. "We need to disrupt this ritual and close that portal. If they manage to summon whatever lies on the other side, it could spell doom for all of Eldoria."
One of the scouts, a seasoned ranger named Darrin, nodded grimly. "We can't let that happen. What's the plan?"
Roderic glanced around at his team, their faces etched with determination. "We'll split into two groups. One will create a distraction to draw their forces away from the portal. The other will focus on taking out the cultists and disrupting the ritual. We need to move swiftly and decisively."
