The walls stand tall, the streets stand still
An air of safety from harm, yet cold and chill
No tempest, no hailstorm, nor rampaging flames
We're safe, we're secure, yet trapped all the same
"Stay here and be safe," my bretheren would say
"What need you of fish swimming beyond our bay?"
"All that you need is provided inside."
"Please. Leave ambition; come with us and abide."
But I dreamt in colors that they could not see
Saw a break in the stone where the city walls meet
I chiseled and hammered; slipped out, broke my chains
And abandoned my safety, but also my restraints
For what use are eyes if we don't use them to see
What use are mouths if we don't use them to speak
What use are ears if we don't use them to hear
What use is courage but to help conquer our fear
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Astra: A Guardian's Journey
AdventureAstra, an adventurous and fiery young wood elf, is dissatisfied by her species' isolation in their enchanted forest. Longing for adventure, purpose, and answers about her mysteriously absent father, an abrupt but perfect opportunity arises one day w...
