The entire Howling Peak was abuzz with the news of Max's return, causing surprise among its inhabitants. Some had encountered him centuries ago, while others knew him solely through stories that had spread everywhere. Reactions varied, with some fearing his reappearance and others driven by curiosity about his motives.
The impending Lunar Bond between Max and Chandria, the once-untransformed werewolf, had captured everyone's attention, and the villagers were eager to witness how the moon would respond to their union.
Thus, despite the sudden announcement of such an event, a multitude of villagers gathered in the Moon Shrine, nestled in the highest reaches of Howling Peak. They stood in the small courtyard surrounding the imposing stone statue of the moon goddesses. Tamaska and Xavieriu
