The immediate adrenaline rush of battle faded, replaced by the grim, methodical work of harvesting the aftermath. The Sunken Grotto, moments before a scene of chaotic violence, now echoed with the wet sounds of dissection and the faint hum of extracted magic cores.
Lyra and Cassandra efficiently directed the physical recovery, their Grand Martialist strength making light work of prying open thick carapaces or severing durable tendons to access internal organs and glands. Rosalind oversaw the delicate process of core extraction, ensuring the mages handled the potent energy sources carefully.
Kara and Ulriya, flushed from their first major, successful engagement, worked diligently, eager to prove their competence even in the cleanup. Ceanna and her clerics moved among the team, offering minor healing for cuts and scrapes, their presence a calming balm amidst the carnage.
