The days following the acquisition of the ancient artifacts were filled with a flurry of activity. Elaris, now fortified by the newfound relics and the strengthened alliance with Ryloria, was bustling with preparations for the challenges that lay ahead. The city had become a hive of strategic meetings, magical experiments, and logistical planning, all aimed at ensuring that they were ready for any eventuality.
In the palace's war room, Elara and her closest allies convened to review the latest intelligence reports. The room was dominated by a large map of the region, dotted with various markers indicating the locations of known and suspected threats.
Elias, studying the map, pointed to a cluster of markers in the northern reaches of the kingdom. "These reports suggest increased activity in the Shadowlands. We've received word of new formations of dark creatures and what appears to be a buildup of forces."
