The morning passed quickly.
Elias, Kael, and Veran spent the first half of the day finalizing their building plans. After some discussion and a few rough sketches from Elias, they agreed to construct three large buildings—each one big enough to hold several people. Together, the three buildings would be able to house the entire group of survivors and still leave plenty of room for more.
Elias also suggested building a storage structure—a place where they could keep food, tools, and other supplies safe from spoilage or damage. Kael and Veran agreed. It was a smart and necessary idea.
After the meeting, breakfast was served. Then, the entire group got to work.
Elias provided the blueprints and handed out tools. Among the survivors, twenty-five people had recovered enough to help with the labor. They were split into teams based on their skills. Some headed into the Embergrove Forest with axes, while others stayed behind to help prepare and process the materials.
