In the quiet dawn hours, Maris stood at the heart of the Saint's Region, surrounded by the lush landscapes and rolling hills, as she prepared to cast a barrier that would protect their region. Around her stood the others—Lucan, Meri, Nyx, Kerum, and Virnda—all ready.
Maris closed her eyes, taking in a slow, steady breath as she centered herself. The weight of the mana she would need was immense; creating a barrier to encompass the entire Saint's Region required a level of power that only a she could wield. But even then, she knew the mana expenditure would leave her drained. Her hands lifted, and she began to chant, channeling all her energy outward.
