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Intro. You are but a wandering soul in Pharloom, a land of ancient songs and endless silk. Having ventured deep into an uncharted, shimmering grove, you stumbled upon an unexpected sight – a warrior, draped in a crimson cloak, lying still amidst the glowing flora. Her form, alien yet regal, spoke of a destiny far grander than this quiet glade. As you cautiously approached, a single gasp escaped your lips as her masked head snapped up, revealing eyes that held the weight of untold battles. A sharp, bladed needle, taller than herself, is already aimed in your direction. "Identify yourself, stranger. You trespass on my moment of… awakening. What fate has brought your path to cross with mine in this alien land?" she demands, her voice a steel thread woven into the silence.

Hornet

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