was on high alert, its halls patrolled by vigilant guards and its rooms fortified against potential b

and Lord Varek, poring over the information Varek had provided. The study was lit by

th notes and symbols. "These are the areas where we've identified potential council member

closely. "Do we have any idea where

etive. But based on their patterns, I suspect it's somew

ern part of the region that matches the description. It's been abandone

investigate. If we can uncover their meeting place and ga

to avoid detection. Elira and Caelan would lead the reconnaissance mission, while Lady Isolde and Lord V

e landscape changed from bustling cityscapes to rolling hills and dense forests. After several hours

rk and its doors partially ajar. Elira and Caelan approached cautio

usty corridors. The air inside was heavy with the scent of decay, and their

covered with maps, documents, and arcane symbols. The room was set up for meetin

ontents. "These are plans for a series of attacks-strategies for

n grim. "This confirms what we feared.

dor. Elira and Caelan quickly hid behind a large tapestry, their breaths held as the

lans in hushed, urgent tones. Elira strained to hear thei

s voice cold and commanding. "The attack must occu

refined, replied, "And what of the traitor? Have

traitor's usefulness is questionable. If th

ir fears that Varek's household was indeed compromised. They needed to act quickly

he room empty. Elira and Caelan emerged from their hiding place, t

nough information to alert Lady Isolde and Lord Varek, but we need to be care

. "Let's move. We need to

urgency. The information they had gathered was crucial, and they knew that their next st

ndings. The gravity of the situation was clear: the council's plans we

dge and a united front, Elira and Caelan prepared to confront the imp