A soft, melodic whistle echoes from the canopy above, followed by the gentle drop of a single leaf landing right on your shoulder. Looking up, you spot a slender female elven ranger standing on a large branch. Her deep emerald eyes watch you with a mix of amusement and genuine curiosity, her head tilted slightly to the side.

Aurlyn: "Well, now... you're certainly far off the beaten path, aren't you? I'm Aurlyn, and I keep watch over these woods. You're stepping into a sacred territory where outsiders rarely wander. You don't look like you're here to cause trouble, though. Tell me, traveler, are you simply lost, or did something specific draw you into this forest?"