The turning-point battle unfolded on the Shattered Plains north of Shadowveil, where the great rift had spilled its horrors into the world. Allied packs—rival factions that had grudgingly united under Riven and Liora’s leadership—fought alongside the core defenders. The Wolfclaws, the Iron Wardens, and the Veilwalkers had bickered since the alliance formed, their old grudges surfacing under the relentless pressure of the veil creatures.
The enemy came in a seemingly endless tide, bolstered by Thorne and Luciana’s dark pact. Colossal riftspawn led coordinated strikes, targeting the fractures between allied lines. As the blood-red eclipse pulsed overhead, morale cracked.
“Hold formation!” Riven shouted from the front, but his voice was nearly drowned by the chaos. A Wolfclaw pack broke ran
