As Guinevere, Sofia, Eldric, Ethan, and Aether stood together, the atmosphere was filled with a sense of anticipation. Kaelen was still within his trial, and the companions, having completed their own daunting challenges, could only wait. Ethan, who had revealed himself from the shadows earlier, now stood in plain view. Aether's calm expression was the only thing keeping them grounded, though all of them had a strange feeling stirring in the air.
Suddenly, the elemental mana around them began to shift. The air became charged, and the ground trembled slightly beneath their feet. Guinevere's sharp senses picked up on it first. Her phoenix-like flames flickered, responding to the sudden disturbance. "Something's wrong," she said, her voice tense as she looked around.
Sofia frowned, feeling the golden light within her pulse erratically. "I can feel it too. The elements… they're restless."
