Despite the recent victories against the Serpent's Maw, Ethan knew they were far from claiming a decisive victory. Reports continued to trickle in about scattered attacks on ley lines and suspicious activities in regions previously untouched by the Serpent's Maw's influence. The enemy was adapting, shifting their focus to more clandestine operations, and it was becoming increasingly clear that they were still building toward something catastrophic.
The Ravenwood estate was bustling with activity as the allied clans coordinated their defenses and prepared for the next phase of the conflict. Ethan, Elise, Cedric, Livia, and Darius gathered in the strategy room, surrounded by maps, reports, and magical artifacts they had recovered from their encounters.
