Wood elves are also called forest elves. Members of this subspecies of elves mainly live in the depths of primeval forests.
Their hair colors range from yellow, black to copper, and their bodies are a bit stronger than other elves. Their clothes are mainly dark green and earth tones, so that they can better blend into their forest environment. Their homes are mainly the kind of tree houses built on huge ancient trees, dozens or hundreds of meters above the ground, directly integrated with and coexisting with the ancient trees, and between the ancient trees and the tree houses The rooms are mainly connected by vine spiral staircases.
Therefore, if they are unfamiliar with the wood elves, or are unwelcome strangers, they may not even be able to climb the ancient trees tens or hundreds of meters high and truly enter the homes of the wood elves. arrive.
Of course, although wood elves live in trees, they are not monkeys.
Quite the opposite!
The Wood Elves are almost the same as the 'Green Garden', a mysterious Druid organization dedicated to protecting the order and balance of Faerûn's natural world. They both love nature and have developed a whole set of civilizations that live in harmony with nature.
It is said that because the wood elves and the "Green Garden" get along very harmoniously and are compatible, in every gathering place of the wood elves, there is an "Emerald Garden" that can transform into a huge owl or leopard. Druids on guard?
Naturally, the wood elf rangers are definitely among them.
With their existence, under normal circumstances, it is extremely difficult for outsiders, especially strangers with malicious intentions, to break into the gathering place of wood elves.
However, except for this wood elf territory, which is adjacent to the city of Neverwinter and was attacked by the lord's troops, and was declared an enemy and a traitor!
Today, in this gathering place of wood elves, in that towering treehouse bar, in this place where originally only those mysterious green leisure organizations or wood elves residents would come, a group of humans and barbarians A strange team composed of women and a half-elf warlock came here, and went straight to find Druid Doric, a member of the "Green Garden" organization who had just returned after a bloody battle with the soldiers of Neverwinter outside the forest. Explained his intention.
However……
After the two sides had a brief exchange and learned the purpose of the three people's visit, the druid Doric seemed a little hesitant after knowing that the three people actually wanted to invite her to participate in a plan to defeat the city lord of Neverwinter. and preparedness.
But then, she did not rush to say that she agreed to join, nor did she say that she disagreed. She just stood up and slowly walked to the window to look at the large forest battlefield burned by land reclamation by the river in the distance, and quietly chatted with the three of them. said:
"I believe you can also see it."
"That's right!"
"I am not a wood elf, but a tiefling. I am a hybrid. The human who gave birth to me did not want a demon child, so they abandoned me. It was the wood elves who took me in."
"So, now I join the Green Garden and protect them in turn."
"Although this is of no use..."
"Ever since Fudge came to Neverwinter, everything has become different."
"We have always been highly suspicious and wary of his rise to power, and even questioned the legitimacy of his city lord. Then, he declared that the wood elves here are enemies and traitors..."
"You should have seen it when you came, right?"
"Our forest home has been destroyed, and our people and defenders have been expelled and executed. If this continues, there will be nothing left."
Standing in front of the flowering vine window of the tree house, looking at the forest in the distance on the river bank that had been cut down, burned and razed to the ground, and at the fortified camp formed by the soldiers of Neverwinter City, Druid Doric couldn't help but sigh again.
"Aha!"
"Then you should join us!"
"real!"
"By joining forces, we can get Fudge out of Neverwinter as soon as possible!"
"Of course, maybe it's completely over?"
Seeing that the expression on Druid Doric's face began to loosen slightly, the middle-aged man who looked handsome but had a somewhat out-of-touch personality hurried forward to plead with him again.
"All right!"
"As long as it's against Fauci, I won't object!"
"Tell me."
"How many of you are there?"
Originally, he was fighting against the City of Neverwinter now, but since someone came eagerly to join him to get rid of the city lord of Neverwinter, Fuch, Druid Doric certainly had no reason to refuse, so he spoke directly. asked.
"Well..."
What's wrong with asking, but asking how many of them there were, which made the man look a little embarrassed.
"Um."
"you saw it……"
"Me, Simon and Holgay."
"Three in total?"
But the embarrassment was embarrassing, so the middle-aged man still showed three fingers and said this.
"??"
"Then what?"
"Any more?"
With such a human being in front of him with no apparent ability, a brainless barbarian woman and a mediocre warlock, Druid Doric obviously didn't think it was of any use, so he asked again.
After all, the Lord of the City of Neverwinter, she had already seen the cunning of Fudge and the power of the mage around him. If she really wanted to implement the plan to defeat Fudge just like the other party just said, she felt that Just relying on the three people in front of you is definitely not enough, far from enough!
"What then?"
"oh!"
"Of course, if you agree, you will be added?"
The man seemed completely unaware of the seriousness of the problem, and he actually laughed and pointed at Doric and joked.
"..."
At this time, Druid Doric was speechless, and then he didn't speak anymore, but just stared at the man without saying a word.
"..."
But the man didn't flinch and looked at her confidently, without any fear or timidity in his eyes.
"All right!"
Maybe it was the man's confidence and sincerity that infected Doric, or maybe it was the other person's determination that was stupid enough to face the danger despite knowing the danger?
"We have tried every plan to take down Fauci before, including assassination, but they all failed..."
"so……"
"Tell me first, what is your plan?"
Finally, Doric gave in and sighed sadly before asking again.
Although it was three guys who looked unreliable who came to look for her to do something that was extremely difficult and dangerous, she was willing to give it a try as long as there was a chance.
"Is such that!"
"I thought of a solid plan, we can do this..."
Seeing 'Little Deer' finally show his interested face, the man suddenly became energetic and hurriedly motioned for the other person to sit down before telling him some of the information he had so far and the rough plan. .
"..."
Ten minutes later, after listening to the man's general plan, Druid Doric fell silent.
"I can join you!"
"but……"
"I think we need another person's help!"
Then, while agreeing to join, Druid Doric gritted his teeth and added.
"Do you have anyone to recommend?"
"who?"
The man was startled, then asked quickly.
"That's a human arcane archmage who came here a few days ago!"
"She is very strong and even saved my life."
"It is said that she has traveled to many wonderful worlds. She has been to the terrifying Ravenloft shrouded in mist, to Aladdin's strange market, and even passed through the scorching catastrophic setting sun... She has seen the boundless Did she, who lives in an exotic landscape, come to our forgotten country not long ago?”
"If we add her, I believe we will definitely succeed!"
While speaking with some blurry eyes, the druid girl Doric finally said this categorically, not sparing her words of praise and her trust in the powerful arcane archmage.
"Mage?"
"That's great!"
"I was worried that Simon would hold us back!"
"You don't know, I've been worried that one day he will kill us! His spells are really bad. Originally, the plan had a 100% chance of success, but with him, it would only have 100% chance at most. Fifty?"
Hearing that Doric wanted to recommend members and sounded very powerful, of course the man would not object. Instead, he cheered, expressing his strong welcome with both hands and feet!
"Let's go!"
"Without further ado, let's go find her together!"
"Going right now!"
Nodding, the druid girl did not comment, but suddenly stood up, and then walked out in a hurry, and motioned to the three of them to quickly follow him to find someone.
"Hey!"
"Edkin!"
When he first came here, he was complimented as much as possible, but now he is ruthlessly abandoned and disliked. Of course, the warlock Simon Omar loudly refuted it with great dissatisfaction:
"That's not what you just said. You also said that I am a very powerful warlock!"
"You also say that I am a descendant of Elminster Omar?"
You know, he is a serious descendant of Elminster Omar, and Elminster Omar is the legendary archmage, the most famous hero in the world of Faerun, and the Harper Alliance, the seven sisters all have a deep relationship, and they are also one of the most powerful mages in the world, saving the world from danger many times.
As the descendant of the other party, Simon has always been secretly proud of him, although his spells and abilities are occasionally somewhat unsatisfactory?
"besides!"
"A few days ago, when you and Holgay went to invite me, what did you say?!"
Simon wanted to continue to protest, but the druid girl had already led the two people out of the tree house in a hurry. So, he had no choice but to temporarily stop what he wanted to say angrily to each other, and instead resentfully The ground stopped protesting and trotted after him in annoyance.
After all, he was still very curious about the so-called 'arcane mage' who was highly praised by Doric. Maybe he was really better than himself, a warlock who was disliked and rejected by the other party?
…
Half an hour later, a group of four people were still stumbling forward in the rugged and difficult jungle.
"Doric?"
"Not here yet?
The middle-aged man, Edkin, finally became impatient.
Because the bad environment on the ground of the jungle is really too unfriendly for him, a former member of the Harpers Alliance, a bard by profession, and the leader of a thieves gang who is good at boosting morale with beautiful music and passionate speeches. .
It had only been a while, but he was already covered in slime, with all kinds of leaves, unknown liquids, and traces of insect bites all over his face and neck. He couldn't stand it anymore.
"It's right in front."
"It's not far away, really!"
The druid girl didn't hesitate and continued to lead the way quickly. From her calm posture and familiarity with the road, it was easy to know that this was definitely not the first time she went to find the archmage!
"correct!"
"Doric?"
At this time, Warlock Simon finally couldn't bear it anymore and asked the doubts in his heart.
"you say……"
"Is the person we are looking for now really an arcane archmage?"
"you sure?"
Simon knows what the Archmage means better than anyone else!
You must know that his Elminster Omar ancestor was also a great mage, and there are currently countless great mages on the continent of Faerun. But now, there is one in the territory of the wood elves, and Doli Ke thought they could still invite the other party to join them, but he was more or less reluctant to believe it.
"Yes."
In response to Simon's inquiry, the druid girl said firmly without looking back.
"That's what she said anyway!"
"Besides, I can't beat her..."
"She also said that she is the kind of super arcane archmage who is the most, most, most, most, most... the most powerful?"
After describing the words used by the 'Arch Mage' when he introduced her in the most restorative tone possible, Druid girl Doric couldn't help but hesitate a little, because, in her opinion, a truly capable person , maybe you won’t introduce yourself like that?
"I always feel a bit unconvinced..."
"Do you know what it means to be a true arcane archmage?"
And after hearing what the Druid girl said, Warlock Simon didn't believe it even more.
"What does it mean?"
Edkin, who was scratching his face and neck, asked quickly.
"mean……"
"We can almost go straight to Neverwinter City to rob people and treasures!"
Yes, in Simon's opinion, if he is really an arcane archmage, he can indeed achieve that level.
Of course, if he were really a great mage, he would probably not even bother to do that.
This is just like when Edkin captured the red-robed wizard. A wizard of that level has so much gold and silver, and the Archmage is even more incredible.
"Really?"
"It would be great!"
However, Edkin didn't know what Simon was thinking, and was still excited about being able to invite a great mage and replace Simon.
"arrive!"
"right here!"
As the front suddenly became clear, the Druid girl pointed to the beautiful three-story surrounding tree house in front of the open and flat terrain next to a creek and said.
"I hope she's still here?"
With that said, without waiting for the three people behind him to say anything about the beautiful and fairy-tale-like environment in front of them, the druid girl Doric took the initiative to step forward and prepare to call the door.
But...
'Hoo~! '
There was a sudden roar, and then, a plush and ferocious giant bear broke open the door of the tree house and jumped out. It gradually grew in size and even rushed straight towards the elf girl Doric?
"Oh no!"
Seeing this scene, the druid girl first lamented, and then had to transform into a strong owlbear and fight with the opponent.
But soon, before the three people behind her could react, she was defeated and pinned down firmly.
"!!"
"Hurry and save people!"
Upon seeing this, although he didn't know what happened, Edkin definitely couldn't turn a blind eye when he saw his new teammate Druid being pinned down by an ugly giant bear.
"Kill it!"
Similarly, the barbarian Holgai also waved the ax in his hand and followed Edkin with a roar and rushed towards the giant bear.
"..."
Not to mention Simon, who also made a prompt decision and prepared to cast a spell.
After all, the druid girl Doric is his sweetheart. Although the other party rejected him, he is definitely not willing to miss this opportunity for a hero to save a beauty.
"don't want!"
"do not come!!"
The next second!
An even more unexpected thing happened. The Druid girl instantly turned into a human form and let the giant bear catch her in her paws. At the same time, she did not forget to shout to the three of them to stop her.
"ah!"
"!!"
Unfortunately, she spoke a little too slowly, so Edkin and Savage Female Horgai were slapped away by the giant bear.
"??"
The warlock Simon was knocked to the ground by the two of them as they flew by. The spell was instantly out of control, and the burst of sparks directly scorched a large section of his hair.
"Stop fighting!"
"It's one of our own!"
After first stopping the three people who were getting up and making them stop asking for trouble, the druid girl Doric pleaded to the giant bear:
"Hello!"
"Tibbers, we have something to come to see your master, please stop making trouble!"
"I beg you!"
"I don't want to be eaten by you again today, please spare me, okay?"
"Another day!"
"I must clean it myself and send it to you?"
Just like that, under the stunned gazes of the three people, the Druid girl pled pitifully and said such harsh words that shocked them.
"..."
"..."
"..."
Then, the three of them looked at each other and watched Doric and the giant bear communicate for a long time using 'language' and 'gestures' that they did not understand. Then they finally felt relieved when they saw that the giant bear actually put down Doric. .
"So we really know each other?"
"Doric!"
"Are you and it a lover?"
Then, combined with the tone and attitude of the druid girl just now, the man Edkin completely ignored Simon's petrified expression, stepped forward and asked tentatively.
"No!"
"Just eat!"
"literal meaning!"
Seeing that Edkin seemed to have misunderstood, Druid hurriedly waved his hand and explained shyly.
"All right!"
"I see……"
Nodding, then shaking his head, Edkin didn't know what he thought of, but he glanced at the druid girl Doric again with a strange expression, and then laughed tacitly.
Anyway, that smile just made Simon uncomfortable.
"Where is the Archmage?"
The barbarian Holgai didn't care what riddle the two men were playing, nor what was the relationship between Doric and the bear, so he asked loudly and rudely.
"Archmage?"
(°ー°〃)
"What are you doing here?
(ε｀)
Finally, as soon as Holgai finished speaking, a little girl wearing a blue skirt with a white bellyband was finally alerted by the movement outside and appeared on the third floor of the beautiful tree house, which was composed of flowers and vines. He looked down at the three people from the balcony and asked.
"Eh?"
!(;o)o
"It's Miss Doric, why are you here again? Is there anything delicious again!?"
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Then, the visitor ignored the weird and strange looks in Edkin, Holgay and Simon's eyes, and just looked directly at Doric and asked with expectation.
"..."
"..."
"..."
When they saw that the so-called 'Arch Mage' appeared was actually a little girl, the three of them were instantly frozen on the spot as if they had been petrified.
"Doric?"
"she……"
"Is it the arcane mage you are talking about who is known as the most, most, most, most, most, most, most, most, most, most, most, most, most, most powerful?"
Obviously, Edkin didn't seem to want to believe that the person he and the others had been crawling and rolling in the jungle for nearly an hour was actually a little girl who was still young, so he asked tentatively.
"Yes!"
"To be precise, she is the most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most most The most, most, most, most, most… the most powerful super arcane mage!”
The druid girl Doric admitted openly and introduced the three of them again.
"..."
"Let's go!"
However, after standing still for a while, and after exchanging glances with Holgai, who was looking at each other, and Simon, who was also looking at each other, Edkin sighed in frustration and turned around to leave?
It was obvious that although they had just seen that the bear was very powerful, they did not need a bear, let alone a little girl, even if the other party might really be a mage.
After all, the other party looks much younger than the daughter Kira he wants to save. It is obviously unforgivable to let such a young child go on an adventure with them!
Therefore, Edkin felt that in comparison, their warlock partner Simon might be more reliable?
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Holgai and Simon looked at each other, then sighed in agreement, and prepared to turn around and leave with Edkin.
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