Falling Leaf

Devoted to her people and beloved of her family, Naria the fledgling Druid, hails from the peaceful village of South Peak. She leaves her sheltered life to pursue her vision quest, a quest to determine if the elemental spirits deem her worthy to be gifted with Druid powers. While away on her quest, a great tragedy befalls her home, in which renegades bent on greed and destruction invade the village and force the South Peak people into slavery. Before the attack on South Peak, two...
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Devoted to her people and beloved of her family, Naria the fledgling Druid, hails from the peaceful village of South Peak. She leaves her sheltered life to pursue her vision quest, a quest to determine if the elemental spirits deem her worthy to be gifted with Druid powers. While away on her quest, a great tragedy befalls her home, in which renegades bent on greed and destruction invade the village and force the South Peak people into slavery. Before the attack on South Peak, two hunters, a wood worker, and an elder are sent away from the village, not knowing what is to come. They encounter Naria in the wilderness, who has gained Druid powers, and the five companions return home. Discovering the catastrophe of South Peak leaves Naria struggling and conflicted, fledgling in the truest sense of the word. Without a home and family, she must trust in her companions and travel the realm in an attempt to learn the fate of her people, while dealing with her new-found Druid powers. Humor, angst, and love play into Naria's blossoming understanding of the world, the people in it, and her role. The tale culminates in a bittersweet victory when the clash of armies disturbs the peace of the plains, and Naria comes to realize the meaning of sacrifice. FALLING LEAF tells Naria's coming of age journey, learning about the realities of life, the gifts of friendship, and the strength of love.