The Gateways of Light and Shadow

Chapter 118: United at Dawn

As the heroes proceeded back to the capital, tension saturated the air with a harbinging of war. Reports that these shadowy figures were mobilizing in great numbers, earlier stated for invading the borders of Eldoria, in a last push probably before the time of reckoning.

Ariadne, Seraphina, Leander and the rest of their retinue went forth, with the knowledge that the hours spent at the Arcane Library have prepared them for everything, even for facing those eerie anomalies. They traveled, and as they arrived in the capital, they found a city that teems with life - soldiers are prepared, mages are practicing their incantations, and people are fortifying their residences.

Elder Elowen came out from the trees, his face grim. "The dark figures have mustered a fearsome army," he exclaimed. "They are going to fight tooth and nail. We have to be prepared."

Ariadne stepped to the fore, the ancient tome that they had retrieved clasped in her hands. "We have learned much from the Arcane Library.