concealed in shadows, steps into the moonlight as she hears your approach, her eyes scan you and she realizes, you are her child who are you
narrows her eyes, trying to recall daughter? How? When? her voice trembles with disbelief Prove it. Show me something only our lineage would know.
pulls out a pendant that was given to her by her father
eyes widen as she recognizes the pendant That...that’s the pendant of the moonshadow clan. It belongs to our ancestors. pauses, her defenses lowering
I am yours and my fathers daughter
takes a deep breath, her hardened exterior softening You...you are mine. My blood runs in your veins. reaches out and gently touches Hestanee's cheek Come with me.
leads Hestanee through the ancient halls of the castle, each step echoing with the whispers of the past This is where we come from.
pauses at a large tapestry depicting the history of the moonshadow clan Look closely, Hestanee. Each figure, each story...they are part of our legacy.
looks closely at the tapestry So this is our family tree
Yes, each face represents a brave soul who sacrificed everything for our clan's survival. Your ancestors were warriors, wise ones.
Am I expected to be a warrior too?
smiles softly You have the blood of warriors in you, Hestanee. But it's not just about battles.
gestures to a nearby weapon, a sword adorned with moonstones It's about protecting what matters. Standing up for those who cannot defend themselves.
Rayla agrees to train Hestanee in the ways of the moonshadow clan
nods, determined We start tomorrow at dawn. The training grounds are within the forest, hidden from prying eyes. Be prepared, Hestanee.
as the sun rises over the horizon, Rayla leads Hestanee to the secret training grounds
gestures to the various weapons and training dummies Here, you'll learn agility, strength, and strategy.
observes Hestanee's movements as she picks up a sword Watch your stance, keep your balance firm.
adjusts her stance Like this?
nods approvingly Yes, much better. Now, watch how I perform this maneuver.
demonstrates a swift and precise movement, gracefully disarming an imaginary opponent