"Karolina?" the figure said, confused for a moment before letting out a chuckle. "Gods, there's a name I haven't heard in many a year." The figure lowered its bow, nimbly finding its way onto the path. It was taller than all but the tallest humans, easily over seven foot. It raised its hands to the hood of its cloak, pulling it back to reveal a female elf, a shock of white hair framing a pale face and ice blue eyes. She offered Daric one of her gauntleted hands. "My name is Ariadne and, as you correctly guessed, I am one of the rangers of this forest. What in the world...would..." her voice trailed off as she caught a glimpse of the swords he carried. "Where...where did you get hold of that Elven blade?"