The Citadel's activity surged with renewed purpose as Elara and her team prepared for the next phase of their mission. The discovery of the ancient tome and its references to powerful artifacts had ignited a new sense of urgency. The land was still healing, but the need to secure their future drove them forward.
Elara convened a meeting with the key members of her team: Morgana, Thorne, Selene, and Aric. They gathered in the Citadel's war room, where maps and charts covered the walls, and plans were laid out across a large table.
"We have a daunting task ahead," Elara began, addressing the group. "Our goal is to locate the artifacts mentioned in the tome. Each one of these is tied to the binding rituals used to contain the Shadow Shard's darkness. Collectively, they could provide the power needed to reinforce our protections."