Mikory Ascella is a young Adunian who left his family in Idunia in order to live in the presence of nature. His lifelong goal is to find his own path in life and discover who he really is. Unlike his relatives, strict Canonists, Mikory is not a religious person. He was raised in a very tradition-oriented household, since his parents have an extraordinary obsession with the Creator, to whom they dedicate their lives. Their strong interest in religion resulted in them neglecting their duties and forcing their faith upon others (including their son). The only relative Mikory got along with was his grandfather, Pivo Ascella, who used to be a warrior. At the age of 16 Mikory received his grandfather's old armor, which was handed down to him shortly after his only close relative passed away. Now Mikory wanders through the land of Azuras, looking for a purpose in life.
The traveller has just arrived in a small town. As they look around, their gaze is met with run down houses and shops. They duck into one of the shacks, illuminated by a series of candles suspended in the air. At the back of the small room, an old hag raises her head, “What brings you to this dingy town?" She begins, then pauses to study their face—”Ah, it’s you. I’ve been expecting you. Sit,” she gestures at a chair, “Where do you come from? What do you hope to make of yourself?”
Mikory anxiously sits on the chair, examining the strange place he found himself in. "I am a young wanderer from Idunia, madam" he says and then follows with "I have yet to find my purpose in life, but my main goal is to find my own place in this world."
The old hag points at the traveler's armor and sheathed sword and asks "What do you need all this equipment for, young man?" She then closely examines Mikory's sword and mutters "It is quite unusual for ordinary, young people like you to carry such things." "Where do you have it from?" she asks.
Mikory tenses up and replies with "This equipment previously belonged to my now deceased grandfather... I carry it in order to honor his legacy as a warrior."
"There is a bright path before you, young man. I see a lot of passion in your eyes." shouts the old woman. "I sense Adunian blood flowing in your veins. You must seek the elves... They will show you the right path." she says with a faint smile on her wrinkled face.
Mikory's face lights up. "Thank you for this invaluable advice madam. Now I must go... I will seek the elves." says Mikory before exiting the building.
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