The journey from the Ward of the Lost Caverns was filled with renewed energy and a sense of accomplishment. Amara, Kirin, and their companions traversed through the verdant landscape, the weight of the ward's power still resonating within them. The vibrant colors of the forest surrounded them, a stark reminder of what they were fighting to protect.
As they approached the next destination—the Ward of the Elder Tree—Amara felt a mix of excitement and apprehension. The encounter with the shadows in the cavern lingered in her mind, a haunting reminder that the darkness was not easily vanquished. They had succeeded once, but what if the next ward proved more difficult to claim?
"Do you think the Elder Tree will be guarded like the last one?" Thalia asked, breaking the silence as they walked. She brushed her fingers against the leaves of a nearby shrub, her curiosity evident.
