The forest surrounding Elara and her companions was dense and tranquil, a stark contrast to the turmoil they had just endured. The dappled sunlight filtering through the canopy created a serene, almost deceptive calm. They made their way carefully, each step guided by the promise of safety and the need to regroup.
After hours of travel, they reached a small clearing where they decided to set up camp. The area was sheltered by the trees and offered a natural defensible position. As they settled down, the weight of their recent ordeal began to settle in.
Morgana was the first to speak, her voice weary but determined. "We need to take stock of our situation. The destruction of the Eclipse Stone was a major victory, but it's clear that our fight is far from over."