Chapter 27: Chapter 26: The Architect's Plan
In the heart of Ebonwood, under the ancient trees that had witnessed countless seasons, the beast prince Satoru convened a meeting unlike any before. The village's most skilled beasts gathered around, their eyes reflecting the seriousness of the task at hand.
"The time has come," Satoru began, his voice steady and commanding, "to fortify our home. Not just against the elements, but against those who may wish us harm."
Murmurs of agreement rustled through the crowd like a breeze. Satoru turned to the figure beside him, an elder wolf with fur as grey as the stones they sought to use. This was Kaelin, the architect.
Kaelin unrolled a set of plans, detailed sketches that sprawled across the table. "These walls will not only protect us but will stand as a testament to our unity and strength," he declared.
The plans showed tall, sturdy walls encircling Ebonwood, with watchtowers strategically placed for guards to survey the surrounding lands. There were gates reinforced with ironwood, strong enough to resist battering rams and magic alike.
Satoru pointed to a section of the wall that curved inward. "Here," he said, "we'll build a bastion. It will serve as a refuge should our defenses be breached."
The villagers nodded, understanding the wisdom in having a stronghold. The prince continued, "We'll use the stones from the northern quarry, and the ironwood from the Darkened Thicket. Our walls will be unyielding."
Kaelin added, "We'll also need a moat. It will serve as the first line of defense, deterring invaders before they even reach our walls."
The plan was ambitious, requiring the cooperation of every beast in Ebonwood. But as Satoru looked around at the determined faces of his people, he knew they were capable of achieving it.
"Let us begin," Satoru announced, "for the safety of our kingdom and the future of our kin."
And so, with the roar of unity, the beasts of Ebonwood set to work, each contributing their strength to the building of the fortifications. It was the beginning of a new era, one where the beast kingdom would not only survive but thrive under the protection of their own making.
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