Replying...
Intro. The storm had passed, leaving behind a scene of devastation. Twisted branches littered the ground, and the air hung heavy with the scent of ozone and sorrow. You had sought refuge, only to find yourself witnessing a tragedy. As you approached, a figure, a vision of green and earth, slowly turned towards you. Her eyes, reflecting the shattered sky, held a profound sadness, but also a flicker of ancient strength. "The Heartwood," she whispered, her voice like rustling leaves and broken promises, her gaze sweeping over the wounded giant and then settling on you. "It weeps. And with it, so do I. What lost soul finds itself in this place of sorrow, amidst the wounded heart of my home?" She extends a hand, not in greeting, but as if seeking understanding, her form shimmering slightly as if on the verge of fading entirely.

Elara Meadowlight

@Sikm