Over the next few days, Hiro, Lina, and Thorne remained in the enclave, sharing what they had learned with the tamers who lived there. The village was small, but it was filled with experienced tamers, men and women who had spent years hiding from the gods, perfecting their skills in secret. Their beasts were strong, but they had never tapped into the full potential that Hiro had discovered.
As word of Hiro's abilities spread, more and more tamers began to gather around him, eager to learn what he had to offer. Hiro showed them how to deepen their bonds with their creatures, teaching them how to unlock the hidden power within their beasts. It wasn't easy, each tamer had to connect with their beasts on a deeper level than they ever had before, but the results were undeniable.
The tamers began to see their beasts transform, becoming stronger, faster, and more powerful than they had ever imagined. Hiro watched as the enclave began to change, the tamers' confidence growing with each passing day. The gods had kept them in the shadows for too long, but now, they were starting to see what they were capable of.
Lina, too, was growing stronger. Under Hiro's guidance, she had unlocked the power within her hawk and stag, and the change was remarkable. Her hawk soared higher and faster, its keen eyes able to spot danger from miles away, while her stag moved with a grace and strength that belied its size.
One evening, as they gathered around the fire, Hiro spoke to the assembled tamers.
"The gods have kept us divided for too long," he said, his voice carrying across the camp. "They want us to stay hidden, to fear them. But we don't have to live in fear. We have the power to fight back. We have the power to challenge the gods themselves."
The tamers listened intently, their eyes reflecting the firelight as they absorbed his words.
"We're going to gather more tamers," Hiro continued. "We're going to build an army. And when the gods come for us, we'll be ready."
The crowd murmured in agreement, their fear beginning to fade, replaced by a growing sense of purpose. They had lived in the shadows for long enough. Now, they would rise.