The morning sun over Blackstone offered no warmth, casting long, fractured shadows across the packed stones of the central plaza. Thousands of citizens displaced by the southern breach, exhausted from sleepless nights, and gripped by a quiet, lingering terror had gathered beneath the grand limestone steps of the central cathedral. They were looking for answers, safety, and a reason to hope that their world was not actively falling apart.Instead, they found High Priest Malac.Stepping out from the heavy oak doors of the cathedral, Malac moved with a slow, deliberate grace, draped in pristine white ceremonial vestments embroidered with silver threads. He carried no weapon, wore no armor, and projected an aura of serene, untouchable holiness that contrasted sharply with the battle-weary guards lining the perimeter. When he raised his hands, the murmuring crowd fell into an immediate, reverent hush."Children of the Moon," Malac began, his voice smooth, resonant, and carrying effortlessl
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