Time passed quickly within the Vale of Mists as Ashlynn prepared for her trip to visit the Mother of Thorns. The moon, high overhead, had dwindled to a thin crescent. In a few days, the new moon would mark the end of her 'blossoming period' and the accelerated growth she enjoyed from her bond with Nyrielle would come to an end.
Intent on doing everything they could to prepare her for her upcoming journey through Eldritch territories to reach the Mother of Thorns, Thalien substantially increased the intensity of her training, bringing her to the practice yard for at least half of his waking ours every night.
"Ũsëkan lë'kâ!" the vampire said, swing a heavy two handed sword in a rapid arc toward Ashlynn's head.
For a moment, Ashlynn blinked in confusion, turning to her right to defend against the attack only to realize she'd misunderstood and the attack was coming from above.
