Mission
The discussion between Nikolai, Ezekiel, and Zoran had stretched on so long that Mineah and Tarah returned to the secret meeting chamber while it was still ongoing. Taking their seats, they quietly listened to the ongoing deliberations with wizard Lurio and two more vampires King Nikolai trusted.
Seated comfortably, Tarah released a deep sigh as she absorbed the discussion. Zoran emerged as a crucial asset, possessing an intricate knowledge of Helion, including its secret passages and chambers, cultivated over his twenty-one years of service to Devon.
"He hoards all the magical and ancient books there. It's shielded by a spell he believes to be impenetrable, though I managed to breach it," Zoran revealed with a weary sigh. "But doing so exacts a heavy toll on my energy reserves. If circumstances worsen, my only recourse would be to create a teleportation portal to ensure our escape. However, I'll need protection at all costs if it comes to that."