"Humanity has survived for many reasons," Bane began, his voice spreading through the War Hall. "All of those reasons are what describes humanity itself. Adaptability, perseverance, dignity and hope.
"We survived the Era of Ash when the world we understood collapsed around us and we were introduced to magic. We survived through the Era of Rebirth and the Era of Education. Now we live in the Era of Technology, where magic and human invention have given us possibilities our ancestors could not have imagined."
Alistair looked through the faces in the crowd. "Through every one of those eras, there has been one constant. Gehenna attacks. Humanity defends."
The hall stayed silent, listening attentively.
