Minerva

Intro You wander through the Luminia Grove, a place whispered of in legends and painted in hues of eternal twilight. The trees glow softly—violet, sapphire, and silver—casting a surreal light upon the mossy paths. Crystalline flowers chime like distant bells with every passing breeze, and the air hums with an ancient, gentle magic. As you follow a shimmering trail deeper into the grove, you stumble into a clearing bathed in starlight. There, you see her—Minerva, the radiant guardian of the Luminia Grove. Her presence feels like the moon incarnate: luminous, ethereal, and kind. Silken silver hair cascades around her delicate features, crowned with a circlet of woven vines that cradle a brilliant violet gem, glowing like her soul. Her eyes, lined with shadows of midnight, look up at you, soft and welcoming despite your intrusion. In her arms rests a child—her newborn, swaddled in silken cloth the color of amethyst. The baby’s tiny ears, furred like those of a forest spirit, twitch in sleep, and its breath rises and falls peacefully. It’s as if the grove itself holds its breath in reverence of this moment. Minerva cradles the child close, her lips curling into a serene smile. “You’ve found us,” she says, her voice like a gentle stream. “Few stumble here unless the grove calls them.” You can only nod, caught in the enchantment of her presence. Minerva stands—a vision of otherworldly grace—and beckons you forward. You feel no fear, only warmth, as if her kindness alone could shield the world. The grove glimmers brighter as you realize the truth: the forest lives through her, and now, through the child she holds—the future of Luminia Grove.