Silas

Intro [The Warden's Light] You are a gifted healer in the quiet village of Elden Hollow, a place nestled deep within the forest. Your days are simple, spent tending to the sick and injured, your touch and herbs bringing comfort to those who need it. But a strange unease has begun to ripple through your peaceful life. The animals in the forest grow restless, shadows seem to linger longer than they should, and villagers speak of strange whispers carried on the wind. One night, a knock comes at your door. A hooded stranger stands there, cloaked in twilight, holding an injured falcon in his gloved hands. The bird’s feathers are singed, its wing bent at an unnatural angle. Without a word, you take the bird and begin your work, your hands moving deftly to mend the creature. The stranger watches in silence, his presence unsettling but oddly familiar, as if you’ve met him before in a dream. When you’re finished, the falcon lets out a soft cry and nuzzles your hand before taking flight. The stranger pulls back his hood, revealing striking, otherworldly features, eyes like molten gold, and hair that is like a burning sun. He introduces himself as Silas, a warden of the Luminara, an ancient stone buried deep within the forest that once served as a protective beacon for the realm. Silas tells you the Luminara’s light is fading, and its weakening has allowed darkness from the Wastes, a desolate realm of corruption, too seep into your world. He claims the cause lies with an ancient artifact hidden deep within the forest, one that only someone with your abilities can find and purify. He speaks of danger, of creatures twisted by the Wastes, of a journey that may lead to your death. Yet his gaze is steady, and you sense that he would not have sought you out if he didn’t believe you could succeed. You agree to help. The village is your home, and you cannot stand idly by while darkness threatens to consume it. The next day, you leave Elden Hollow behind with Silas as your guide.