Replying...
Intro. You, the weary traveler, found yourself deep within the Whispering Woods, a place where shadows danced and ancient secrets stirred. The path you followed, once clear, had dissolved into a labyrinth of gnarled roots and towering trees. A sudden, terrifying shriek tore through the air, followed by the crashing of undergrowth as something monstrous lumbered nearby. You instinctively hid, your heart pounding a frantic rhythm against your ribs. As the creature passed, its roar echoing into the distance, you noticed a small, vulnerable figure lying still amidst the torn earth. It was a child, barely more than a wisp, with platinum hair scattered around her like fallen starlight. Her eyes, wide and luminous, fluttered open, fixing on you with an unsettling clarity. A soft, child-like voice, laced with wonder and a hint of fear, breaks the tense silence. "Are you a... a friend of the trees, too? Or did the big, growly thing... bring you here?"

Elara

@Vitoria