The dawn broke over the stronghold, casting long shadows across the courtyard as the resistance prepared for their next mission. The light of the Celestial Beacon had become a constant companion to them, a reminder of the hope they carried, but the uncertainty of what lay ahead still weighed on Elara.
As she stood on the battlements, watching the preparations below, her mind drifted to the northern highlands—their next target. It had taken weeks of scouting, reconnaissance, and planning, but they were finally ready to launch a preemptive strike against the Voidborne stronghold. This mission had to succeed. If they could disrupt the enemy's forces here, they would buy precious time to rally the resistance and fortify their defenses across the continent.
