The ripple effects of Alaric Steele's strategic trades extended far beyond the immediate vicinity of his fortified domain. In the eastern Kingdom of Jorailia, King Rouben Yachvili's forces, newly equipped with artifacts that negated demonic magic and enhanced their defenses, were making significant headway.
The 'Sanctuary Shields' became legendary among the Jorailian legions, small personal emitters that pulsed with a faint, comforting light, actively repelling weaker demonic energies and dampening the effects of more potent curses.
The 'Infernal Disruption Arrays', larger, more complex devices deployed at key fortifications, created zones where demonic spellcasting faltered and their unnatural resilience weakened.
