At the same time Rize was pleading for reinforcements, Orion was summoning one of his own key agents to The Stillness.
A figure materialized in the center of the great hall. Dressed in white robes, Gustalon moved with an ethereal grace, as if the wind itself had taken human form.
"My lord," he said, his voice a low whisper.
"Welcome to Silverwood Realm," Orion said with a nod. He gestured vaguely towards the world outside the fortress. "We are in a region known as the Forest of Nature. I've named this outpost 'The Stillness.'"
With a flick of his wrist, a blank map, save for the small area Orion had already charted, materialized in the air before Gustalon.
"This territory will become a vital breadbasket for the horde. It's a new frontier," Orion explained. "An unknown world, filled with mysterious elves, strange flora, and… the freedom you so desire."
He met Gustalon's gaze. "Go. Enjoy that freedom. And while you're at it, bring me back a detailed map of this land."
