Chapter 47: Southern Wasteland
The week leading up to the council's departure was a whirlwind of activity. Vaelrith's city, already a bustling hub of monstrous and allied activities, became a hive of focused preparation. The city streets echoed with the sounds of hammering, the shouts of workers, and the hum of magical energies as the calamity rank magic stone was integrated into the city's defenses. Thrain and his team of dwarves worked tirelessly, their expertise transforming the city's fortifications into an impregnable stronghold.