The Misadventure of Aelin and Mr. Hoppington

Battle Log

• Aelin the Arcanic approaches the Whispering Woods with a mix of trepidation and determination. She finds the tracks of Mr. Hoppington leading into the thicket.
• As she trails the footprints, she encounters a circle of mischievous pixies, whose illusion spells obfuscate the path ahead. Aelin unleashes her Arcanic Pulse, momentarily clearing the muddled scene, but the pixies are many, and the spell drains her.
• Further in, a sentient vine, awakened by the commotion, attempts to ensnare Aelin. She dodges with grace but the vine grabs at the hem of her robe, tearing a piece away.
• Despite her resourcefulness, Aelin's lack of proper gear becomes apparent as fatigue sets in. She soldiers on, using her wits more than her waning magical energy.
• At last, she spots Mr. Hoppington held aloft by a gentle treant misunderstood by the village folk. Aelin tries to reason with the kindly giant, but without the knowledge of Treantspeak, the conversation falters.
• Ultimately, despite her best efforts, Aelin fails to convince the treant to release Mr. Hoppington. Exhausted and outmatched, she retreats back to Greenmeadow to seek help, vowing to return more prepared.