Buy Him Time!!

Ithildir's senses sharpened as he rose from his throne, a furrow forming between his brows as he scanned the room. The subtle shift in the atmosphere did not escape his notice, and he could sense the unease spreading among the other elders gathered in the council room.

"Hmm?" he murmured, acknowledging the shared sentiment among his peers. It was as if a ripple had passed through the air, leaving behind a lingering sense of foreboding.

"I'm not the only one feeling that, am I?" one of the elders voiced the question that hung in the air, their tone betraying a hint of uncertainty.

"Certainly not," another elder replied, their voice tinged with concern. The tension in the room was palpable, each member of the council acutely aware that something significant was unfolding, though none could discern the cause of the disturbance.

"It's as if..." began one of the elders, trailing off as they struggled to articulate the strange sensation permeating the air.