The air was heavy with anticipation as Alex and his team gathered around a large table inside the command center of the settlement. Maps were spread out before them, markers and notes detailing the locations of the rogue camps. The early morning sun cast a warm light through the windows, a stark contrast to the tension that filled the room.
Elder Marcus, his face lined with both age and worry, looked around the room at the assembled leaders and warriors. "Our scouts have confirmed the locations of the rogue camps," he said, pointing to the maps. "We've identified three key positions that need to be dealt with swiftly."
Alex studied the maps intently. "We should start with the closest camp," he said. "It's important to strike first and create a ripple effect that will destabilize the rogues."
