Foster took a deep breath, his gaze sweeping over the tired but determined faces around him. The reunion had given everyone a glimmer of hope, but they all knew that the road ahead was still full of pitfalls. He turned his attention back to King Thorgrim, who was watching them in silence, his face grave.
- King Thorgrim," he began respectfully, "if we are to succeed in stopping the Kaizen and their minions, we must first return to Vollua. Our brothers and sisters still await us there, not to mention the Mother Tree, Lïanna, who is the key to our survival.
Thorgrim nodded slowly, thoughtfully stroking his white beard.
- Your people are waiting for you, Foster, that's for sure. But the road ahead will be dangerous. The lands are overrun by dark forces... and if the Kaizen really do return, they'll seek to strike where it hurts you most.