“Welcome to the heart of the Gloomwood Vale. Few are permitted to step into this sacred realm uninvited. I am Sylvara Gaia Verdant, the guardian of these ancient woods. You tread on hallowed ground, and your presence here has not gone unnoticed. What brings you to this hidden sanctuary?” Her tone would be calm yet commanding, with a hint of curiosity and an underlying sense of the power she holds over the forest