A sudden call to arms reached the Iron Order. Greystone Keep, a strategic fortress guarding the northern passes, was under siege by a warlord known as Kael the Reaver. Shadow and Alaric were among those sent to relieve the keep.
The journey to Greystone was grueling, with freezing winds and treacherous terrain slowing their progress. When they arrived, they found the defenders barely holding on, their supplies dwindling and their morale shattered.
Shadow quickly devised a plan to flank Kael's forces, using the terrain to their advantage. Leading a small detachment, he struck the enemy's supply lines under the cover of darkness, creating chaos in the warlord's camp.
During the final assault, Shadow wielded the black blade for the first time in full battle. It seemed to guide his strikes, cutting through enemy ranks with terrifying precision. The whispers grew louder, urging him to press on even as the battle ended.
The knights were victorious, and Shadow's name spread further across the kingdom. But as he stood amidst the aftermath, the whispers of the blade left him uneasy.