Chapter 99 The Crown Of Shadows

• Six months after the final working, I stood in the great hall of my castle, watching representatives from across the continent sign the Treaty of Shadows. This document would reshape the political landscape for generations to come. The ancient evil was contained, but the aftermath of our victory had created
• challenges that required every bit of diplomatic skill I possessed.
• "The Northern Reach territories will maintain autonomous governance while contributing to the Continental Defense Force," Prince Erik announced, adding his signature to the treaty with a flourish. "Our ice-mages will serve as the first line of defense against any future dimensional incursions."