The Frostfang Alliance's stronghold was more than just a sanctuary; it was a fortress of knowledge and resolve. The walls were adorned with carvings, maps of ancient battlefields and forgotten histories, each symbol telling a story of defiance against the Council's tyranny. Sera had never seen anything like it. These people—this place—held a history far older than she could comprehend, and for the first time, she felt like she was stepping into a future where she could have a part in shaping what came next.
But the weight of it all pressed down on her. The decisions they made here, in this hidden place beneath the mountains, would ripple outward, affecting not just their fates but the fate of the entire land. The rebellion Caelum spoke of—it was no longer just a concept. It was real. It w
