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Prologue<br />
Once, the land was ruled by Seven Patrons, who each governed the primary element of their land.<br />
Three Lords, one for each Forsaken Land:<br />
Ketses, the Desert Prince, absorbed the anger of summer. With feet of leather, he united Earth and Fire.<br />
Daitel, the Ice Baron, withstood the despair of winter. With hands of iron, he united Earth and Wind.<br />
Yama, the Swamp Lord, balanced the discrepancies of drought and flood. With skin of moss, he united Earth and Water.<br />
Four Ladies, one for each Benevolent Realm:<br />
Blodwyn, the Wind Empress, life’s very breath.<br />
Talnar, the Fire <strong>Lady</strong>, heart of the world.<br />
Ronelle, the Water Duchess, nature’s rushing blood.<br />
And Marian, the <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Lady</strong>, the soul of the earth who made them one.<br />
A century ago, in the midst of a great conflict with Darkness, the <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Lady</strong> disappeared. The Lords were entombed in a<br />
curse, and the unity of the Seven was lost. The remaining three Ladies went into hiding, dissolving into myth.<br />
Though many believe the Seven are only folklore, some say the <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Lady</strong> will return to heal the forest. Some even say that if<br />
you're in the right place in the forest, on a full moon, you'll spot the <strong>Green</strong> <strong>Lady</strong> running with the wolves.