Mayor Aldric hosted Grey and Reynolds at a large feast later that night to celebrate the decisive victory over the Gnomes in the region. With the complete destruction of the enemy camp, the experts of Cinderloch City would finally be able to send aid to the surrounding areas, significantly reducing the pressure those places had endured for months.
The atmosphere in the main hall of the manor was lively and filled with the scent of roasted meat, rich wine, and various dishes prepared for the occasion. Laughter and conversation mixed with the occasional clink of cups. Grey remained present throughout the entire feast, accepting one toast after another from the city's experts. Even Torren Archibald approached at one point and offered him a short, simple toast. The gesture was stiff and lacked warmth, yet the fact that the man made it at all showed how much the city's experts valued Grey's contribution to the battle.
