NY WAS THE LEADER OF Hopper’s Elf garrison. He was the only Woodland Elf Hopper had seen since the announcement was made about the attack on the village. His long blue-black hair made him stand out among his blonde companions. Yet, Woodland Elves were revered for their prowess in battle so the warriors followed him eagerly. Ny took them deep into the forest away from the mountains. They stopped in front of a large gnarly oak tree. The leader placed his hand on the mossy side of the trunk and the tree split in half revealing a stone staircase leading down into the darkness. Hopper was mystified. He had never heard of such an entrance into the tunnel system. He scratched his head as the Elves disappeared into the tunnel and wondered how many other magical doors were hidden in this land.
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