“Greetings, Councilor. The merchants have the route planned out to keep the army supplied on our way to our destination.”

Lowering her head in acknowledgment, Qamara said, “Thank you, Aithlin.”

“Excuse me, I have a report.”

“Go ahead Dirra.”

“Thank you, Councilor. The Pabanise tribe has combined forces with Qildor of the Haus tribe to scout ahead and create an information chain in case we encounter more shadow beasts.”

She knew people could view such a task as a death sentence, but tough decisions had to be made. The new temporary settlement for the flood of noncombatants came into view. Pressure from Penelo elevated the Xilyra tribe’s council into temporary leadership of the settlement. Yalanue stood with Yrathea and Tishala as...

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