Location:Demon Realm — Ren's Study / Kor'veth Citadel
Date/Time:30 Blazepeak, 9939 AZI (late evening)
Realm:Demon Realm
Ren was in his study with Vaelith and Vorketh.
The lockdown in place. The orders given. They'd been reviewing next steps — Vaelith's analysis plan for the compound, Vorketh's schedule for the traitor hall inspections, the logistics of maintaining secrecy across an investigation that would span months. The kind of quiet, exhausted work that followed horror — not healing, but necessary. The amber formation lighting cast long shadows. The jade pendant sat cold against Ren's chest. The word Vor'lumen burned in his mind like acid on sacred stone.
The knock came at the second hour past midnight.
Voresh entered with Lyria beside him. His tarnished copper eyes swept the room — Ren behind the desk, Vaelith in the chair opposite with ink-stained hands resting on a notebook, Vorketh standing behind her. The scout's assessment completed in a heartbeat.
