Shouts reach your ears even before you plunge into the daylight. They're not panicked cries, but the cheers of Guardians, ecstatic that the corruption is receding from around the tower. Eagle Scouts spread the good news, hollering through the town.

Shouts reach your ears even before you plunge into the daylight above. They're not panicked cries, but the cheers of Guardians and Morian citizens, ecstatic that the corruption is receding from around the tower. Eagle Scouts spread the good news, hollering through the town.

As you step into the open, the scene that unfolds before you is one of pure jubilation. 

People gather at the clearing in front of the Clan Hall, a central meeting place that now becomes a hub of celebration. Friends and families embrace, their faces alight with joy and relief. A group of women, with tears streaming down their faces, kiss and hug each other, unable to contain their happiness. Their laughter and cries of joy echo through the air, a stark contrast to the recent tension and fear.

Nearby, a burly man with a broad grin pulls out a flask of Mushroom ale, a prized local brew. He takes a hearty swig before passing it around to his companions, who eagerly partake. The rich, earthy aroma of the ale fills the air as more flasks appear, shared among groups of friends and strangers alike. Toasts are raised to the Guardians, to the ancient Voek, and to the newfound hope that spreads through the town.

Children, freed from the shadow of the corruption, run about with unbridled energy. They dart between the adults, their laughter infectious. One boy climbs onto a barrel, waving a wooden sword triumphantly as he mimics the Guardians' brave fight. His friends cheer him on, their games and playful shouts a testament to the restored peace.

Elderly citizens, who had never seen a day of their lives without the corruption, stand in small groups, their eyes shining with gratitude. One old woman, her hair a silver crown, clasps her hands together in silent prayer before smiling broadly at the scene before her. An elderly man, leaning heavily on his cane, looks up at the tower, his eyes welling with tears. "We’ve been held back from so much," he murmurs to those around him. "To see this day... it's a miracle."

In every corner of the city, the mood is infectious. Smiles and laughter are in abundance as people pour into the streets, their spirits lifted. The Guardians stand among them, their presence a comforting reminder of the protection and bravery that has brought them to this moment.

The corruption's retreat has not only saved the island but it promises to rekindle a sense of community and resilience. In the clearing before the Clan Hall and beyond, the people of Morian unite in celebration, their collective joy a powerful force against the darkness that once threatened their world.

On the horizon, beams of light shoot between the islands, connecting one tower to another. All light was connecting through the towers and gathering at a central point. A hum of music like vibrations from the towers added to the celebratory mood felt across the islands. Was that what the sibling meant by the signal from the sky?

"There's my pater," Haden says, an edge in her voice. She flinches as Chief Garrow storms toward you.

You exchange a nervous glance with Talik and Alster. But to your collective surprise, the Chief tackles Haden, embracing her in a giant bear-hug. She turns a little red.

Finally he releases her. "I was so worried."

"You're not mad?" Haden asks.

He smirks. "Maybe a little. But I'm happier that you and your friends are okay. Now, I want to hear everything that's happened. This is cause for celebration!"

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