Scene 1: The Night Watch
Three days after the battle at Silvermark, Mira stood on the walls of their mountain stronghold. The moon casted silver light shadows across the peaks, and far below, flickering torches marked the camps of people who had come seeking the restored guardians.
Kael joined her at the wall, offering a steaming cup of tea. "More arrived today," he said. "Merchants, craftspeople, even some minor nobles. All with stories about the Order's corruption."
"And all seeking protection," Mira added, accepting the tea gratefully. Her fingers brushed the relic, which she now kept in a special holder at her belt. It pulsed softly, responding to her touch.
Below, the restored warriors maintained careful watch over the growing camps. After the battle at Silvermark, people had begun tracking down the secret paths to their stronghold, hoping to find the legendary guardians who had returned.