Chapter 89: The Convergence of Fate

The team emerged from the Heart of the Eldertree Forest with Ariadne, high in spirits, yet their faces were marked with exhaustion. For all that was done, their journey was hardly at an end. On the horizon loomed the darkness they wanted to fight back against, and their strength would be remade in a way they could hardly envision.

The dense canopy of the forest broke out into the open of the Eldorian plain. The team found their way back into the city of Eldoria, with its towering spires now in full view. This journey had changed them; now, more than ever, did they feel the weight of what they were to do.

Their return was received with feelings of both relief and astonishment. Eldoria was long overdue for the tidings of their victory. It was then that the council, consisting of Elder Aric and the senior scholars, would congregate to hear all about the discovery and the details of the ritual performed.

Addressing the council chamber's gathered dignitaries, Ariadne described what happene