The stronghold was abuzz with activity as the Guardians returned from their latest mission. Elara, Lyra, and Henry were greeted by the remaining members of their team, who were eager to hear about their findings.
Elara wasted no time in gathering everyone in the war room. She laid out the artifacts and notes they had collected from the forest clearing, spreading them across the large table.
"The lieutenant we encountered was a formidable opponent," Elara began, her voice steady. "But we managed to defeat them and retrieve additional information about Varek's plans."
Morgana examined the artifacts carefully. "These notes and symbols indicate a significant network of dark magic rituals. If we can decipher them, we might be able to anticipate Varek's next move."
