

“You have the ability to learn if you so desire.” “They do exist in your forests, but your people no longer notice them. They are very similar to the deep green eyes of the dryads.” Your emerald green eyes are the only outward sign of it.

Few of the Young Ones still have the green eyes of the forest.” “I caught a glimpse of the battle when I looked into Mel's eyes. Was it the same wolf-like beast that attacked the dryads?”Īelryk looked at River curiously and said, “How do you know that?” Examining Aelryk's wound, she said, “These scratches are very deep. Lenora laughed and said, “I assure you it's no problem.” She glanced back at River and smiled. “I'm afraid I must remove my shirt for you to see it, but I'm not accustomed to disrobing in front of a lady and her husband.” “That would be me, my lady,” Aelryk said.

She looked at the others and asked, “Who else needs treatment?” Have a seat there,” she said as she gestured to a cot nearby. “It's much better than it was, my lady,” he said as she examined the wound. One never knows what might lie ahead.” She approached Morek first and began unwrapping the bandage tied around his head.

“We do get scrapes and bruises like anyone else, and it's a good idea to retain a skill that could prove very useful should the need arise. “We have little need to cure illness, it's true,” she said. “All of the ancient tales of you suggest you are immune to disease.” “It surprises me that you would have much need for healers,” Utric remarked. “A pleasure to meet you, my lady,” Aelryk said. This is King Aelryk of Na'zora and his companions.” Two of them are injured and in need of your services.” He kissed her cheek and turned to face their guests. “My love, I've brought our visitors to meet you. Lenora, who had been busy mixing herbs, turned and wiped her hands on her apron. “Things are not always as they seem.” He motioned for them to follow as he crossed the room. “That is part of the magic of the forest,” River replied. “How can such a room exist within a tree?” Aelryk asked. They stood amazed as they entered the enormous room. River led his visitors to the House of Medicine.
