Kara approached with several of her fighters. The woman had grown into her leadership role during Seraphine's absence. "What's next? Do we stay here or move on?"
"We need to leave," Helga said. "The fire from the town is spreading, and it won't be long before it destroys the entire Crimson Briar Patch. We will let people recover mana, treat wounds, and process their gains for half an hour. Then we leave."
The raid began setting up a temporary camp at the clearing's edge, away from the Elder's corpse. Fires were lit. Food was distributed. Healers moved among the wounded.
Reidar dismounted and dismissed his bears. The creatures faded into mana, their purpose served. Before he could check his own status, new notifications appeared.
[Circle of Renewal reached 100%.]
[Circle of Renewal's tier increased.]
[Circle of Renewal skill has been upgraded to Domain of Eternal Spring.]
[Mending Touch reached 100%.]
[Mending Touch tier increased.]
