Chapter 864: Chapter 864: The Umbra's Veil

The dawn was breaking as the Guardians set out from their camp, the newly discovered tomes and parchment in their possession. The forest, now filled with the gentle light of morning, seemed deceptively peaceful. Yet beneath the surface, the threat they faced loomed ever larger.

Their destination was the nearest allied stronghold, where they hoped to decode the cryptic messages and gain further insights into the dark forces at work. The journey was tense, each member of the group lost in their thoughts about the potential consequences of their findings.

As they walked, Elara reviewed their course. "We should reach the stronghold by mid-day. We'll need to present the tomes and parchment to the scholars there. They'll be able to help us decipher the information."