The sun rose over Lornwood, casting a soft glow on the dew-kissed leaves. Emily stood at her window, contemplating the day ahead. The forum she had proposed loomed large in her mind, a chance to confront the division that threatened their hard-won unity.
### Preparing for the Forum
As the villagers began their daily routines, Emily felt a mixture of excitement and trepidation. She gathered her allies—Aiden, Thalia, and Seraphina—at the square, where they would hold the forum. The atmosphere was charged; the air crackled with anticipation and uncertainty.
"Do you think they'll come?" Thalia asked, her brow furrowed with concern.
"They need to come," Emily replied, her voice steady. "This is a chance for us to listen, to understand their fears. We can't move forward without addressing what's holding us back."
Aiden nodded, his determination shining through. "Let's set up the seating in a circle. We need to create an environment that feels open and inviting, not confrontational."
