The group had already heard rumors that the Noble Guild had begun sending out representatives to the different locations throughout the north. Ever since Idore's broadcast, it was clear that this had always been part of his plan. As he had stated, this was their "second chance"—a chance to abandon their independence and become part of the Noble Guild.
Raze understood the reasoning behind it immediately. The north had become a fractured land. There was no longer a single force keeping order, no unified structure like the Grand Magus once provided. Guilds fought guilds, mages clashed in the streets, and entire districts had turned into lawless zones where only strength mattered. In such a situation, there were bound to be those who would jump at the opportunity for stability, even if it came at a terrible price.
What Raze hadn't expected was how quickly the Noble Guild would move.
