Nathan
The priestess nodded solemnly. "Yes. Every Moonsinger in history, including Neriah, the first Moonsinger. They all at some point were stripped of their abilities, so this is not the first time."
The elders exchanged nervous glances. "So, how were they able to fight?" Elder Mira asked.
"They all underwent training – serious, vigorous training that made them stronger, stronger than any ordinary Lycan. Most of them gained the strength of a hundred Lycans combined. The Moonsinger before Lyla – the general from across the sea had the strength of a thousand Lycans and that was because of his experience as a warrior coupled with his special gift."
Everyone in the hall exchanged another round of shocked glances. Even Ramsey looked taken aback.
"But why?" Ramsey asked, his voice cutting through the murmurs. "Why did they all lose their powers? Was the Dark One responsible for that too?"