The Snake and the Mystic Forest
Once upon a time, in a kingdom far beyond the peaks of the Sapphire Mountains, there lived a young herbalist named Elira. Known for her knowledge of plants and potions, she had always dreamed of exploring the fabled Mystic Forest, rumored to abound with magical herbs. One fateful afternoon, while gathering herbs on the forest's edge, she stumbled upon an ancient, gnarled tree, its bark shimmering with silver light. Curious, Elira reached out to touch it, unknowingly breaking a long-standing enchantment.
