Jonas Norman

The aftermath of the skirmish at the inn left the room in tense silence. The cloaked men lay either unconscious or too terrified to move. The flickering fire cast long shadows across their fallen forms, and the group's collective breath was heavy with the intensity of the confrontation.

Jace released the last man, who crumpled to the ground, clutching his throat and gasping for air. Jace turned to Jacin, his expression a mix of concern and determination. "We need to move. The leaders of Thorian will hear about this soon."

The others nodded in agreement. Lucian, his usual light-hearted demeanor replaced with steely resolve, was the first to step toward the door. "Let's get out of here before more trouble finds us."