The sun rose over Lornwood, casting a soft glow on the dew-kissed leaves. Emily stood at her window, contemplating the day ahead. The forum she had proposed loomed large in her mind, a chance to confront the division that threatened their hard-won unity.
### Preparing for the Forum
As the villagers began their daily routines, Emily felt a mixture of excitement and trepidation. She gathered her allies—Aiden, Thalia, and Seraphina—at the square, where they would hold the forum. The atmosphere was charged; the air crackled with anticipation and uncertainty.
"Do you think they'll come?" Thalia asked, her brow furrowed with concern.
"They need to come," Emily replied, her voice steady. "This is a chance for us to listen, to understand their fears. We can't move forward without addressing what's holding us back."
