The morning sun cast a golden glow over the stronghold, its light a welcome contrast to the shadows that had so recently plagued them. Elara and her companions were up early, their sleep interrupted by a sense of urgency that drove them forward. The promise of new revelations and the threat of unseen enemies loomed large in their minds.
Elara convened an urgent meeting with the council, her face set in grim determination. As the members gathered around the table, their expressions were a mix of curiosity and concern. The recent reports and their discussions had convinced her that the time for action was now.
"Thank you all for coming on such short notice," Elara began, her voice firm. "We've received disturbing intelligence that suggests the enemy has been far more active than we initially thought."
