The Guardians returned to the Council's stronghold, their mission in the enchanted forest successfully completed. The air was heavy with the scent of rain, and the sky above was a deepening shade of twilight. Exhaustion was evident on their faces, but their spirits were buoyed by the knowledge that they had thwarted a significant threat.
The Council convened a meeting to discuss their next steps. The room was filled with a sense of urgency as the Council members and the Guardians gathered around the central table, where maps and reports were spread out. Thalion, his expression grave, addressed the group.
"Your success in the forest has bought us valuable time, but our work is far from over," Thalion said. "The dark energy disturbances are growing more frequent and intense. We must address these threats decisively."
