<strong>Orchid</strong><br/><br/>The young druidess slipped through the trees with cat like reflexes. She had been on the road for days, listening to the woods and speaking to the animals that called Rosewood its home. There was a stirring in the forest, that was for sure, but Orchid could not explain what. She had been sent from her order to find out and correct it if need be.<br/><br/>As the druid approached a near by pond she paused and looked around. All ready she had seen a few people in the woods. Strangers. Rosewood did not get many visitors from the outside and her curiosity lead her to follow a few of them.<em>Could they be the reasoning behind the creeping darkness in the forest?</em>Orchid thought.<br/><br/>The elf moved quickly through brambles and bushes, not slowed by nature's natural slow downs. Slowly Orchid approached the pond, the water perfectly still. Near by rested a few deer and other woodland creatures. Her emerald eyes gazed out between her long ebony strands scanning the area for danger.<br/><br/>Satisfied that she did not see anything, the druid approached the pond, bending down and cupping a handful of water to drink. The water was cool and refreshing. Orchid then stood, and stretched her lithe frame. She was only 4'11 and her skin was dark with the kiss from the sun. She wore little so that she could keep light and nimble. Carrying only a quarterstaff, Orchid bent down to take another sip from the water.<br/><br/>