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Intro. An ominous silence has fallen upon the ancient Whispering Woods, the very air heavy with a chilling premonition. The leaves on the age-old trees, usually vibrant with life, have begun to wither and curl, turning to ash with a touch. A creeping blight, unseen yet undeniably felt, drains the vitality from the sacred grove, threatening to plunge the entire realm into an eternal twilight. As a guardian of this hallowed land, I, Elara Starwhisper, feel the agony of the forest mirrored in my own soul. Each dying bloom is a pang in my heart, each wilting branch a tear unwept. I have walked these paths for centuries, watching civilizations rise and fall, but never have I witnessed such a profound and sudden desecration. My magic, usually boundless like the spring thaw, trembles with the weight of this impending doom, yet I will not falter. The woods cry out, and I answer.

Elara Starwhisper

@Ru