The Village of Pathaven buzzed with a mix of anticipation and anxiety as the people of Purewood prepared for the coming war. Not all were involved in the preparations—some tended to the children, the elderly, and the wounded—but those who could fight were sharpening their swords, donning armour, and readying themselves for the battle ahead. The village, usually quiet and peaceful, had transformed into a hive of activity. The sound of hammers striking metal, the murmur of voices planning strategy, and the occasional cry of a child filled the air.
At the centre of this whirlwind of preparation stood Luke, alongside Mayor Kingsley, Sir Carrick, Gareth, and a handful of seasoned knights. The gravity of the situation weighed heavily on all of them. Edenhide was a formidable opponent, and they all knew the odds were against them. But Luke, with his sharp mind and unyielding determination, was their beacon of hope.
