The stronghold bustled with activity as Elara and her companions adjusted to the new reality they had carved out with their victory over the Weavers. However, the shattered Veil had left more than just physical scars. Strange disturbances began to ripple through the land—faint but persistent. Whispers of shadows that had not fully disappeared haunted the edges of the realm. Elara couldn't shake the feeling that their fight wasn't over.
### An Unexpected Discovery
Weeks had passed since the final battle, and while the world began to heal, Elara continued to sense the unease that lingered beneath the surface. One morning, as the sun rose behind the mountains, casting a golden glow over the stronghold, Kirin approached Elara with a troubled look on his face.
