Chapter: The Silent Dominion
Days passed since the sun had set on Willowdeep’s revival, yet the air never seemed to settle. As the city hummed with new life, Aelir and Lira couldn’t shake the feeling that something ancient and powerful was waiting — just out of reach, lurking behind the veil of peace.
Aelir had tried to settle into their new role, helping guide the people of Willowdeep through the complexities of rebuilding. The memories they’d restored were now woven into the fabric of daily life — stories of old battles, forgotten allies, and the legacy of those who had fallen to darkness long ago. The people were no longer lost; they had found their place.
But the unease gnawed at Aelir’s mind, waking them at night, pulling them toward the northern edge of the city.
Lira, ever perce
