As weeks turned into months, strength only grew within the council-their resolve unbreakable. They held training to learn how to harness these powers and prepare for a fight ahead. They practiced rites of protection and healing rituals that would bind them forever beyond fear and doubt.
One evening, sitting around the campfire, Lily said, "We are the guardians of light, the protectors of our community. Together, we will stand against the darkness that seeks to divide us."
The group cheered, spirits high. Clara spoke up, her voice filled with emotion. "I have never felt so connected to others. This community, this family we've built—together, we are unstoppable.".
As they progressed, preparing to face the cult in inevitable confrontation, they learned more about the ancient power the shadows tried to awaken. From Elysia, they knew of the Celestial Stones—items said to be so full of energy, that they were able to bind or release the shadows.
"The cult thinks they can use those stones to unleash the evil inside," Elysia told her, eyes dark beneath glints of flicking fire. "We just need to find them in order to protect the stones that could prevent the success of the cult's activities."
Lily's body got filled with a stream of determination. "Meaning that we have to be early for those stones before this whole thing is over, because we have to sweep into ground. Let's branch to two groups.".