Role

Chapter 5

It's not easy being an outcast. In some ways it's worse that she can return
to Darsylon, as she does to buy her favorite venison pies. She has to steel
herself each time for the frosty reception, the cold shoulder. The pretending
that she's unknown, a stranger. But even so, she is not the woman who left. She
has gained a stonger, more natural sense of self. She does not define herself by her
birth, but by her deeds, her mind, her words. And that has given her a confidence, even
when she falls. Part of it of course are some things she's experienced.

Seeking, and ultimately obtaining a hut in the village, after slaying her firsst
mage, was a major step. So was meeting her chosen deity, the lord Ergush.
Each required time and committment, but most important and understanding of
her place in life, in Thera. It has only redoubled her focus.

Still, she is understanding, perhaps for the first time, just how good a
fighter her father is. She trains and trains, and while she uses daggers and
he swords, still she understands now the difference of many centuries. She has
now faced powerful, strong enemies. Dying, in fact, more than once. But
it has given her a caution, a bit of temper to her exuberance and, truth
be told, the famous elfin arrogance. But again, it is now more inspiration than
despair. She expects to grow stronger as she ages, and will face them in time.

Finally, she has developed a taste for exploration. Something she never thought
she had, when all she did was read about places. Now, going, seeing, experiencing,
has sparked a keen interest. Expect her to continue this in life.