Lore Pieces #2

⠀⠀⠀⠀The ship's hull groaned as it sliced through the misty waters, the distant outline of Darkwoods coming into focus. Aglovan stood at the bow, his eyes locked on the shadowy treeline that fringed the coast. The island loomed ahead, shrouded in an eerie stillness, as if the land itself held its breath in anticipation of the coming battle.



⠀⠀⠀⠀Aglovan turned to his officers, his voice steady and commanding. "We make landfall within the hour. The enemy will be entrenched, and they will not expect us to strike so soon. That is our advantage. We must move quickly and with precision."

⠀⠀⠀⠀Captain, his trusted second-in-command, unfurled a map on the deck, the corners held down by the salt-stained fingers of seasoned warriors. "Our scouts report that the enemy’s main force is concentrated inland, near the heart of the Darkwoods. But the shores are patrolled by their vanguard, and they have erected fortifications here, here, and here," he pointed to three positions along the coast. "Our first task will be to break through these defenses and establish a foothold."



⠀⠀⠀⠀Aglovan studied the map, his mind racing through the possibilities. "We need to hit them where they’re weakest. A two-pronged assault—one group will create a diversion at the southern fort, drawing their forces away. The second group, led by me, will strike the central fortification. Once we secure the beachhead, we’ll push inland and regroup for the main assault."

⠀⠀⠀⠀The officers nodded, their faces set with grim determination. Aglovan continued, "Remember, this is just the beginning. The enemy thinks they own these lands, but they do not know the fury we bring. We fight not just for Darkwoods, but for all of Mantaria. Every inch we reclaim is a step closer to freeing our world."



⠀⠀⠀⠀He turned to address the gathered troops, their eyes shining with the same resolve that burned in his chest. "Prepare yourselves! The shores of Darkwoods await, and with them, the first victory in our campaign to liberate Mantaria. We will show them that the heart of this island still beats strong!"

⠀⠀⠀⠀As the ship drew closer to the shore, Aglovan's thoughts turned inward. This was his home, a land he had sworn to protect. The first battle was at hand, and the fate of Mantaria rested on their shoulders. But with courage, strategy, and unity, they would reclaim what was lost—and begin the long journey to restore peace to their world.
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