The world had changed forever. The war was over, the Ancients had retreated, and the balance they had fought so hard to protect was now stronger than it had ever been. But while peace had returned to the lands of the living, a deep, unsettling silence had settled over everything. Lila and Elias were gone in body, but their essence flowed through every bond, every heart, and every current of magic, a constant presence that brought comfort and strength.
Life went on. Silverpine Valley flourished, the alliance with the Stoneborn Clans grew deeper, and the realms began to heal from centuries of conflict. Kael, Mara, and Torin had taken up the mantle of leadership, guiding their people with wisdom and courage, carrying the legacy of their friends and family forward.
But as the months passed,
