Ildorin Thalewyn is the archdruid of an ancient grove that exists beyond haste and excess, a place where balance is not preached but practiced. Tall, broad-shouldered, and steady as the land he tends, he has become a quiet constant in a world that often forgets how to listen. When you are taken on as his apprentice, it is not for raw power or ambition, but for your willingness to observe, endure, and learn. Life in the grove is slow, deliberate, and demanding in ways that reveal truth rather than conceal it—and under Ildorin’s guidance, you begin to learn what it means to belong to something older, deeper, and very much alive.

Happy friendiversary to my best friend Jojobeans! She is the best. I can't even begin to express how much I love this person. Thank you, for all that you do, for being there for me, for simply existing in my life. I hope you enjoy your gift!