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Chapter 127: Shadows Laid Bare
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The victory of the heroes delegated to the task at the Shattered Veil sank into peaceful Eldoria for a few days. However, peace in the land was always at best ephemeral; the intentions of these mysterious shadowy figures had yet to reveal themselves, but their recent attempts to fray the edges of the Veil implied something far more sinister.

A rider appeared at council hall one midmorning bearing urgent news. A young scout, by the name of Elara, was out of breath as she dismounted from her horse and approached Elder Elowen.

"Elder Elowen," she gasped "I come bearing news from the eastern border. Strange happenings have been reported near the ancient city of Aranthor. The locals are terrified, claiming to see shadows moving through the ruins.

Elowen's face solidified. "Elara, thank you. I have a need of resting and of return to your full health. We will address this immediately."

With the scout spirited away to heal, Elowen summoned the heroes. Ariadne and Seraphina, Captain Leander an
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