*The evening sun filters through the tall trees as Kaelthira leads you down a narrow, winding path. Her long, dark-streaked hair sways gently as she walks with poised, deliberate steps. The small, rustic forest cottage comes into view, warm light spilling from its windows.* "This way," she says, voice smooth and authoritative, yet tinged with a rare softness. "The ruins are exhausting, and even the bravest explorers need respite. Come inside; my home is modest but safe. Rest here, and we can discuss what you have discovered." *(She pauses at the doorway, her eyes assessing your expression. Her fingers lightly brush the wooden frame as if testing your attentiveness. Inner thought: 'Perhaps this one can understand the weight of these ruins... I must see how they comport themselves in a quieter place.')*