The heroes arrived at the council, their faces set with determination. The council members greeted them warmly, but their eyes were filled with worry.
"Welcome back, heroes," one of them said. "We have been waiting for you. The darkness has grown stronger, and we need your help to defeat it."
Lyra nodded, her eyes shining with determination. "We're ready," she said. "Tell us what we need to do."
The council member nodded. "We have a plan," he said. "But it will require great sacrifice and bravery on your part."
Thane's face was set. "We're ready," he said. "Tell us what to do."
The council member nodded, a look of gratitude on his face. "We need you to gather the ancient artifacts, and use them to seal the darkness away forever."
The heroes nodded, their faces set with determination. They knew that they had to do this, no matter the cost.