The battle had ended, but the bloodstains on the newly built walls gave them a somber, tragic air.
Prophet Onyx supported Elder Rendall as they followed behind Orion. The two of them, with Orion leading, returned to Moonshadow Valley under the reverent gazes of the others.
Orion had left Lilith in charge of the temporary command at the walls, while the rest of the elders gathered in the chieftain's tent for an emergency council meeting.
Orion downed a large bowl of black rye ale, feeling some of the exhaustion lift from his body.
"This time, the dark source crystals we've collected—20% will go to the horde's reserves, and the rest will be distributed according to battle merit."
"From that 20%, take 10% and distribute it to the support staff based on their duties. They've worked hard too."
"This task will be handled by Elder of Stewardship Delilah, with Elder of Combat Thundar overseeing it."
