In the tranquil respite of the Prime Arbiter's wing, Caden, Elara, and their baby daughter Lysara were settling into a rare moment of quiet after the day's exhilarating events. The essence of the festival, with its cheers and essence fireworks, seemed a world away within the serene walls of their home. Caden was just about to share a thought with Elara when a knock at the door interrupted the calm of the evening. With a gentle nod to Elara, he rose to see who it was, baby Lysara cooing softly in her mother's arms.
Opening the door, Caden was met with an unexpected yet familiar assembly. The team leaders of the orders slated for the second round of the tournament stood before him, a collective of the competition's most esteemed and skilled competitors. Among them was Solan Driver, Caden's firstborn son and the team leader of Quantum Echo, his presence a source of pride and complexity for Caden.