The air was thick with tension as Tina and her allies made their way back to camp, their hearts pounding with the weight of their mission. The ambush had taken them by surprise, forcing them to retreat and regroup. As they entered the clearing, the familiar sight of their camp brought a sense of relief, but the gravity of their situation was obvious.
Tina gathered her allies around the campfire, the flickering flames casting long shadows on their faces. “We need to analyze the map and plan our next move,” she said, her voice steady but filled with a sense of immediacy. “The Shadow Collective won’t stop until they’ve achieved their goal. We have to be ready.”
Eldric unfolded the map on the ground, his eyes scanning the intricate symbols and markings. “This chart is a powerful artifact,” h
