Chapter 865: Chapter 865: The Forgotten Hour

The stronghold was abuzz with activity as the Guardians briefed their allies on the recent findings. Scholars and mages gathered in the war room, poring over the map and tomes with urgency. The revelations from the dark artifacts had intensified the need for a coordinated response.

Elara, Lyra, and Doran convened with Alaric and the other key figures of the stronghold. The atmosphere was tense, the gravity of their situation weighing heavily on everyone present.

Alaric addressed the assembly. "We have confirmed that the dark rituals are intended to create permanent links between our world and the Shadow Realm. The scrolls and artifacts indicate that these rituals are being performed at multiple sites."

A mage stepped forward, unrolling a larger map that detailed the locations of the ritual sites. "These are the key points where the dark magic has been detected. We must disrupt the rituals before they can be completed."