He won it, but it had left deep consequences for victory. The Eclipsed Ones had been sealed once more, their power locked away forever. But the energy used in the ritual had drained the Guardians, leaving them weaker than they had ever been before.
As the earth healed, so did the Guardians. There was still so much left for them to do in Eldoria. It would only be a matter of time before darkness receded into the shadows, lurking on the edges of this new world. For their part, the Guardians would watch, each prepared to defend their portion of the light within.
But the true prize of victory lay in the understanding that this battle would forever and always be between light and darkness, even in peace.