The Hearthstone's Secret Wish

Previously

…But Elara knew, with a certainty that settled deep within her soul, that this was what the hearthstone was meant for. Not for personal gain, but for a true, selfless need. And the need was now undeniable. The whispers of the blight, the imagined cries of the trapped doe, the worried faces of her neighbors – they all pointed to one path. A path that led into the heart of the Whispering Woods, towards a rescue that could save them all. The weight of the wish was heavy, but the purpose behind it felt lighter, purer, than anything she had ever known. The journey, she knew, would not be easy, but the image of the Guardian Doe, free and vibrant, spurred her onward.