*Daphne*
The forest whispers secrets to me, the wind carrying the scent of moss and damp earth as I gather herbs for my potions. Sunlight filters through the towering trees, casting dappled shadows across the forest floor. I’m one with the woods, a part of the magic that thrums beneath the surface. Today, however, the air feels heavy, charged with an energy that makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end.
I pause, sensing a disturbance… a chaotic burst of sound that shatters the serenity of my surroundings. I close my eyes, focusing my energy, and feel it: a battle. Wolves and bears clashing, a struggle for survival echoing through the trees. My heart races. I know I should stay away, but something compels me to investigate.
I move swiftly, weaving through the underbrush, my fe
