A Gathering Storm

The days that followed were a whirlwind of activity as Aetheris braced itself for the onslaught from the Order of Shadows. The air buzzed with a mix of anticipation and tension, the city's inhabitants moving with a renewed sense of purpose. Alaric and his companions were at the heart of it all, their presence a beacon of hope and strength.

The council chamber was filled with a palpable energy as representatives from the allied clans gathered to discuss their strategy. The room, usually reserved for more sedate deliberations, now hummed with the urgency of war. Maps and charts were spread across the large table, marking key locations and potential points of conflict.