Chapter 265 Shadowcloaks' Stronghold

• The aftermath of the Shadowcloaks’ attack left the group restless. Each member carried a heavy sense of unease as they traveled back to the outskirts of the Heartlands, determined to uncover the source of this new enemy. The blackened blade they retrieved from the Shadowcloaks' commander was wrapped in cloth, carried by Ariella for further study. Its ominous energy seemed to whisper to her, though she couldn’t decipher its message.
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• Kaelen wasted no time confronting Lord Theodric upon their return to Evermere. “You knew about the Shadowcloaks before we arrived,” he accused. “How much more are you hiding from us?”