The secret realm

: The Jou

he sun was shining, casting a warm glow over the thatched roofs and the bustling t

ncient text that hinted at the existence of the Secret Realm. She had packed her bags

e had grown up in Brindlemark, and it was hard to leave behind the only home she ha

gers had gathered to see her off. They wished her well

ers said. "The world is a big place,

the world was full of risks, but she

was finally on her own, making her own way in the world. She walked for

its branches stretching up towards the sky. Eira felt dr

d trunk. As she did, she felt a strange energy emanating

d the tree. It was a tall, imposing man w

a asked, feeling a

eep and resonant. "And you, Eira, are a t

n surprise. "How did

watching you, Eira. I ha

nease. Who was this ma

want from m

can guide you on your journey, help y

f she could trust this man, but s

finally. "I'll

"Then let us begin o

tion. She was finally on her way to the Secret Realm, and she

e feeling that something was off. Who was

the journey ahead. She was determined to fi

changed. The trees grew taller and the a

ash over her. She had never s

, his eyes fixed on so

ira asked, foll

d, he drew his sword, his

pped a beat. Wha

it. A dark shape moving towards them, its presen

ash over her. What was this

the ready. "Don't worry, Eira,

elt a sense of unease, a sense

she had ever seen. It had wings, but they were not like the wings of a b

n otherworldly energy, and Eira f

is tha