Timeline: TC1853.02.24 (Dawn)
Location: Seven Peaks Territory, Eastern Valley
The Shadow's Wing descended through morning mist, spiritual essence engines humming as the airship approached the abandoned settlement. Five days had passed since the Elder Council's approval. Five days of preparation, equipment gathering, and personnel briefings. Now, finally, they were here.
Raven stood at the forward deck, watching the Seven Peaks emerge from clouds like ancient guardians welcoming them home. Beside her, the core team—Coop, Jace, Mira, Taron, Naida, and four additional Guild operators Thorne had assigned—prepared for deployment with the focused intensity that came from understanding the magnitude of their task.
"There," Commander Thorne said, pointing toward the eastern valley. "The outpost settlement. Our home for the foreseeable future."
