“Where to next?” Vera asked as they set up camp for the night, the flickering fire casting shadows on their faces. The stars twinkled overhead, a vast canvas of light that felt almost mocking in its beauty, contrasting sharply with the turmoil they faced.
Zach leaned back against a tree, his expression thoughtful. “We need to find more allies—witches, vampires, and wolves who have kept to the shadows. We can’t just rely on the Archers’ Guild. We’ll need their unique abilities and insights if we’re to face the coming storm.”
Vera nodded, pulling out a worn map that had seen better days. “There are some hidden places marked here, rumored to be home to covens of witches and packs of wolves. The vampires… well, they’re trickier. They tend to avoid outsiders.”
“Let’s focus on the witches fir
