The northern outpost was quieter now, save for the occasional crackle of the hearth and the rustle of pages as Morgana continued translating the ancient prophecy. The once-foreboding fortress was now a hub of frantic activity, as Elara, Kael, and the others worked tirelessly to prepare for the trials ahead.
The information Morgana had uncovered was crucial: the ancient ritual to contain the Abyss required several rare components and precise magical coordination. They needed to gather the focus crystal, decipher ancient runes, and amass the energy of powerful mages—tasks that would not be easily accomplished.
Elara paced the room, her mind racing with the enormity of their task. "We need to be methodical," she said, her voice cutting through the murmurs of activity. "If we're going to pull this off, we have to get everything right."
