The commanders of the three empires struggled to comprehend the situation. In the Aurion Dominion, Emperor Caelthar, watching from afar, clenched his fists in frustration as reports came of entire regiments surrendering without a fight.
In the Frostveil Concord, High Jarl Thrysk, observing Lucidus' power from the northern front, bowed his head in acceptance. "There is no shame in yielding to strength like this," he told his jarls. "Send word to Amber Heavens. Frostveil will stand with them."
The Aetherion Ascendancy was divided. Some archmages, awestruck by Lucidus' presence, chose to surrender, believing that Lyrus' divine power was worth aligning with. Others, driven by pride and fear of losing their autonomy, refused, retreating to prepare a final desperate attack.
Judgment and Destruction
Lucidus returned to the Sanctuary of Light with emissaries from Frostveil and the Aetherion Ascendancy's willing factions. They knelt before Lyrus, pledging their loyalty to Amber Heavens.
Meanwhile, Lyrus turned his attention to the remaining forces of the three empires. With a wave of his hand, the Pantheon of Guardians was dispatched to annihilate those who had refused peace.
• Agrion, the Harvest Sentinel, crushed the Dominion's remaining forces, his golden form towering over the battlefield as he swept aside entire battalions with a single strike.
• Thalassia, the Tidekeeper, unleashed a final wave that obliterated the Ascendancy's magical constructs, leaving no trace of their once-mighty forces.
• Aegiron, the Shield Eternal, led the charge in the north, his impenetrable form driving Frostveil's dissenting jarls into exile.
Lucidus himself returned to the battlefield, his aura alone dismantling the morale of those who dared to resist. As he strode across the land, soldiers and commanders alike fell to their knees, unable to withstand the overwhelming weight of his presence.