Just as Clara's rebellion gained momentum, disaster struck. One of their own, a trusted lieutenant, sold them out to the usurper's forces. A deadly ambush at night left many of their warriors dead, and Clara herself barely escaped with Mira and Garrick.
In the ruins of a burned village, Clara swore vengeance. No longer would she rely on secrecy - she would take back her kingdom through fire and blood. She led a raid on a key enemy outpost, delivering a decisive victory. Word of her triumph spread, and soon, defectors from the usurper's army joined her cause. The people whispered her name with hope, and her forces grew stronger than ever.