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From the beginning, she knew her forest was more special and important than most. Ancient power is etched deeply within all of the nature around her, thrumming from the roots of the trees, weaving it’s way through the bark, gathering in the leaves and pulsating forth to bathe the entire ecosystem in pure, verdant magic. She could feel the electric hum of the forest’s soul beneath her feet as her toes are threaded by blades of grass, the soil cool and soothing under her heels. The rushing waters of the rivers and the whistling of passing breezes usher her mind into a hypnotic state, a slow blink of her eyes revealing the true beauty of the forest around her. The dew upon the leaves gleam like silver, every vein and root of each plant glowing with the aura of life. Moss and fungi become luminescent, the dancing auras casting iridescent shadows across the forest floor. Vivid color splashes her corneas, the very magic of the woods coming to life in front of her once again.The years pass by quickly, the constant cycle of life and death continuing around Harmony, with no other voice to share it with besides that of the very forest itself. Her life blood contained the same magic as the land around her, and so she was connected to this area for the remainder of her several centuries of life. It was easy to forget time like this, working alongside a force like Nature. Despite the woes of this reality, Harmony’s life was filled with meaning. The wildlife turned to her for support, and so she did give, and give, and give. She channeled the boundless energy and love of the forest for it’s denizens, caring for generation upon generation of squirrels, deer, beavers, birds, and many other creatures.One fateful day, Harmony would be leaping from tree to tree, surveying the land, when she spots a curious development.Alongside the tall, enchanted pine that she resided inside, an even curiouser development began to occur. There came a rather fluffy headed man, who constructed a ramshackle cabin of sorts, which morphed into a lovely little house. This new neighbor of hers seemed even more reclusive than she, and he intrigued her to no end. Keeping her distance within the trees, Harmony’s life carries on as normal, but with the added occasional distraction next door. She tended to the local wildlife, nursing sick forest animals and other mythical creatures back to health, providing for herself, and protecting the area from harm. Years pass quickly, and a lot changes.