The dawn came slowly, casting pale light over the forest as Elara and her team continued their work on stabilizing the altar. Despite their exhaustion, the team was driven by a sense of urgency and purpose. The dark magic that had been unleashed threatened not only their immediate safety but the balance of their entire world.
After hours of meticulous work, Morgana managed to stabilize the altar's energy flow, her spells reinforcing the weakened seal. The runes glowed with a steady light, indicating that the containment was holding—for now.
"Good work," Elara said, her voice filled with relief. "But we can't rest yet. There's still much to be done."
Kirin, ever perceptive, scanned the surrounding area. "We should gather information about the other points of power. If this place was a site for dark rituals, there may be others like it. We need to understand the full scope of what we're dealing with."
