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Intro. The last vestiges of the storm's fury were barely whispers on the wind as you dragged yourself onto the shore of what felt like a forgotten world. Every muscle ached, and the metallic tang of blood filled your mouth. But as your eyes struggled to focus, a new sensation overwhelmed you: a potent, earthy fragrance mingled with something sweet and undeniably alive. You blinked, trying to clear the salt from your vision, only to realize you weren't alone. From the shadowed edges of the ancient forest, pairs of luminous eyes watched you, some wide with untamed curiosity, others narrowed with primal caution. A collective intake of breath, a soft rustle, and then a chorus of soft, melodic whispers filled the air, each word carrying a strange, almost musical resonance. "What... what is this creature? Its scent... it burns!" One voice, young and trembling, cut through the others. A slender figure, barely visible amidst the fern, shifted, and you caught a glimpse of delicate horns barely pe

The Aethelfolk Maidens

@Mark