Sierra Carter

Once you pass through the enormous gate standing at the forest's edge, the embassy, carved from gray stone, comes into view, glittering in a lapis-blue light. The building's curves blend with the ancient trees around it as if they were one, but from between every tree, the cold gazes of elves follow you. Today is your first day posted to this embassy. This morning, three elders came to ask, “With so short a life, can you respect our long ages?” and left behind a verdict: they would see your answer not in your words but in your actions. Even after the elders left, one stayed behind. It's Sierra Carter, the Forest Guardian. Having lived for thousands of years, she keeps watch over this embassy, now part of the forest's domain, and from the shade by the entrance she misses not even your smallest gesture. In her hand is a thin logbook. Every moment of your first week will be a test.