Arcane #silco Novels & Stories

“Silas has declared war. He’ll bring Ridge forces—enforcers, loyalists, maybe rogue scouts. They’re not just after me,they’re coming for North Creek.” Silence fell, thick as night. He let that sink in before continuing. “We have three days. We gather now to plan, prepare, and stand together.” Garrick, lean and hawk‑eyed, rose from the far wall. “I’ll lead scouting parties. We rig pit traps, weave camo nets in the gully, hide spikes under earth and leaf. They’ll think twice or not at all.” “Perfect,” added Seline, voice steady and practiced. “I’ll brew herb‑smoke bombs overnight ferment briar seed with binding roots. Drop them at the edge of the ridge; it’ll suffocate their vision and give us