A scene of unprecedented devastation has unfolded across the ancient Moors following a dramatic escalation of events involving Maleficent, as reported by the Royal Guard and corroborated by multiple eyewitness accounts. The event, which began shortly after the attempted marriage of Prince Phillip and Aurora, has resulted in widespread damage to the natural landscape and significant disruption to the established order.

Initial reports indicate that Maleficent, previously contained through a complex magical binding, unleashed the full force of her elemental power against the encroaching forces of the Unseelie Court. Witnesses describe a swirling vortex of dark energy, torrential rain laced with lightning, and a landscape seemingly reshaped by raw, untamed power. The immediate consequences are stark: ancient trees uprooted, rivers rerouted, and significant portions of the Moors’ delicate ecosystem rendered uninhabitable.

“It was like the very earth was screaming,” stated Sergeant Bramwell, a veteran of the Royal Guard who was stationed on the southern perimeter of the Moors. “One minute we were bracing for a skirmish, the next… the ground itself seemed to be *moving*. I’ve seen a lot in my time, but nothing like this.”

The Unseelie Court, led by the malevolent King Alatar, appears to have been directly targeted. While details remain scarce, it’s believed Alatar’s forces were attempting to forcibly abduct Aurora, triggering Maleficent’s enraged response. The ensuing battle left the court scattered and severely weakened.

“She wasn’t simply defending Aurora,” commented Elara, a local herbalist who has lived on the Moors for decades. “It was… retribution. A channeling of centuries of pain and betrayal. The land itself remembers, you see. And Maleficent, she *is* the land.”

The Royal Council has declared a state of emergency and dispatched a specialized team of mages and healers to assess the damage and begin the arduous process of restoration. However, experts warn that the scale of the devastation suggests a prolonged recovery period. The long-term implications for the region, and indeed the kingdom as a whole, remain uncertain. Further updates will be provided as they become available.