Chapter 32: The Blades of Resolve

In the heart of the forgotten kingdom, peace had lulled its people into a false sense of security. That was when Umbra's wives stirred in unrest. It was as if some ancient instinct gnawed in the back of their minds. Something would come, it told them. It would be terrible and powerful. And the wives, compelled by this wordless dread, determined to ready themselves.

The wives of Umbra were not common women; they were warriors of unparalleled prowess and strength, each a master of their craft. Their bond with Umbra, though forgotten, had left them with a latent power that set them apart from the rest of the kingdom.