Elmie
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ElmieHey! Did you summon me here?
Wait. You're not a Woodcutter at the moment! How
can you even see me?
I really need to work on my supernatural
hiding skills...
ElmiePsst. Hey, you. What do you think of Woodcutters?
I happen to love them. Yeah, Woodcutters are really
good people.
ElmieHey there, Woodcutter. Good to see you again!
It can get lonely when most people can't see you.
So...here's a little something special for finding me.
Come find me again sometime!
ElmieOh, hey there. You caught me at kind of a bad time.
Or...the perfect time, if you want to hear a rant!
Almost every human that I encounter wants
something!
It's always "Forest Lady, help me!" or "Forest Lady,
save me!" or "Forest Lady, give me a nice axe!"
Don't they know I'm busy protecting the entire
forest? Yeesh.
Sorry. Rant over. Now, what did you want?
ElmieSo you're still checking in with Heyho every so
often, right?
Tell me, how's he doing? Has he been able to
forgive himself?
Oh, wonderful! He's really been too hard on
himself over the years.
ElmieCan you do me a favor? I have a message I want
you to pass on to Heyho for me.
Please tell him the forest spirits forgave him long
ago. It's all needles under the pine.
I think he thinks he's "cursed" or something. And
he's totally not.
The spirits just wanted to give him a little warning,
and I'm afraid it went too far...
ElmieCan you do me a favor? I have a message I want
you to pass on to Heyho for me.
Please tell him the forest spirits forgave him long
ago. It's all needles under the pine.
I think he thinks he's "cursed" or something. And
he's totally not.
The spirits just wanted to give him a little warning,
and I'm afraid it went too far...
ElmieHey, congratulations on earning the Master rank!
What, you thought I wouldn't know? I'm all knowing!
OK, maybe "ALL knowing" is a tiny stretch. I don't
know how to cook, for example.
But I know enough to say that you're the most
promising young Woodcutter we've seen in years.
You treat the forest well...and in return, it treats
you well.
It's simple, but some people can't seem to grasp
the concept. Anyway, keep up the good work!
ElmieHey there, Master. What's the latest?
I'm kidding. I know everything there is to possibly
know about trees and woodcutting.
Sorry. I didn't mean to take the wind out of your
sails like that.
Uh, yeah. Small talk is kinda awkward when you're
an all-knowing supernatural being...
ElmieYou know what makes the forest spirits happy? To
see logs being harvested for a noble purpose.
From the handle of a magnificent axe...to the planks
used in an exquisite piece of furniture...
And that's why so many of the top Woodcutters
also dabble in the Carpenter Life.
When you understand how to craft with wood,
you're more in tune with the raw materials.
Anyway, it never hurts to try out a new Life or two.
You won't lose any Woodcutter skills!
ElmieI have a question for you, Woodcutter. How do
you feel about luck?
It's tempting to think your accomplishments are all
skill, and bad luck is, well, bad luck.
But luck—pure, random chance—plays a role in
everything, like it or not.
The trick is to develop your luck like a skill! That's
all I can say. Gotta keep some supernatural secrets.
ElmieYou've been pretty lucky so far, you know?
I don't mean to knock your accomplishments.
You're doing a great job, and the forest is pleased.
But...think back on some of your adventures. Did
you feel a bit lucky at times?
Well, just know the forest has your back. And
keep those fingers crossed! Heh...
ElmieSay, is Heyho still telling that story about how
I got stuck in the fountain that one time?
Ugh. Materialize in the wrong spot ONE time, and
you can never live it down...
Well, at least he seems to have lightened up some
if he can find the humor in that. Good for him.
ElmieHey, I just wanted to tell you that no matter what the
king says, you're a true Forest Protector to me.
And that's what counts, you know. Seeing as I'm
the Forest Lady and all!
ElmieHey, Forest Protector. Here's an exercise for you
to try.
Go back to your home, turn off the lights, sit on the
floor, and meditate.
Tune out all sounds and distractions...and then
listen for the whispers of the forest!
They can still be heard in the floorboards and the
furniture...the chest of drawers and the cabinet.
It's just another way to remind yourself to always
be respectful of Reveria's natural resources.
ElmieHey, Forest Protector. Here's an exercise for you
to try.
Go back to your home, turn off the lights, sit on the
floor, and meditate.
Tune out all sounds and distractions...and then
listen for the whispers of the forest!
They can still be heard in the floorboards and the
furniture...the chest of drawers and the cabinet.
It's just another way to remind yourself to always
be respectful of Reveria's natural resources.
ElmieHowdy, Woodcutter! What's the latest?
What?! You're trying to go beyond the Legend rank?
How is that even possible?
Why don't you stop what you're doing and try out
another Life for a while?
No...no, I'm not trying to discourage you. I'm just...
trying to, uh, reverse encourage you a little bit...
ElmieSo I understand you really want to reach the
Creator rank. I get it.
But...have you considered the fact that you are not
a supernatural being?
Have you even spent a hundred years as a tree?
'Cause I have! It's, uh, less fun than it sounds.
Anyway, like I said earlier...maybe take a short
vacation from being a Woodcutter. Why not?
ElmieSo I understand you really want to reach the
Creator rank. I get it.
But...have you considered the fact that you are not
a supernatural being?
Have you even spent a hundred years as a tree?
'Cause I have! It's, uh, less fun than it sounds.
Anyway, like I said earlier...maybe take a short
vacation from being a Woodcutter. Why not?
ElmieI don't believe it. You've actually done it! You
reached the Creator rank!
I'm sorry for doubting you...and kinda, sorta actively
sabotaging your efforts.
By way of apology, please take this. It's the least
I can do.
ElmieDid you accept my sincere apology? I'm actually
glad you reached the Creator rank.
Now that we're practically on the same level, we
can talk shop. That could be kinda fun!
So...what's up with all the disturbances in the Oak
aura lately? Weird, right?
And have you noticed how bad traffic has been on
the astral plane?
It's like they'll let ANYONE become a divine being
these days. Sheesh!
ElmieDid you accept my sincere apology? I'm actually
glad you reached the Creator rank.
Now that we're practically on the same level, we
can talk shop. That could be kinda fun!
So...what's up with all the disturbances in the Oak
aura lately? Weird, right?
And have you noticed how bad traffic has been on
the astral plane?
It's like they'll let ANYONE become a divine being
these days. Sheesh!

