Location: Tardide Village → Mountain Quarry
Time: Day 524 | Telia: Day 15
Realm: Telia (Mission World)
The wagon wheels creaked as they rolled through Tardide's gates, and Jayde couldn't help but smile at the crowd that had gathered. News traveled fast in a village this small. Elder Ryunzo waved from beside her, his weathered face glowing with pride as he called out greetings to the assembled villagers.
"The alliance is secured!" Master Whitestone announced from the wagon behind them, his deep voice carrying across the square. "Oldstrand stands with Tardide!"
Cheers erupted. Children danced, women embraced, and men clasped shoulders and grinned. Jayde watched as Behro, the hunter who'd first guided her to the direwolf den, lifted his young son onto his shoulders. The boy pumped his fists in the air, shouting wordless joy. Mrs. Ryunzo appeared from somewhere in the crowd, tears streaming down her round face, clutching a handkerchief.
