"The Forest of Shadows is its human name," Carolina replied. "It has an Elvish name but I have long since forgotten how to pronounce it." She reached into the back of the cart and pulled out an intricately detailed, jewel-encrusted sheath. "This is the Dawnhammer Blade, forged many centuries ago by the great Elven blacksmiths to mark an ancient alliance. Not only does this have few equals in a fight there are many people you will meet who will gladly swear allegiance to you simply because you carry this." She handed it to Callista before reaching back to pull out a red-coloured gem on a necklace. "This is a Dragonsblood gem, this has two uses: it will glow when a dragon is nearby and it will also enable you to understand their language." She got down off the cart and hung the gem around her neck. "Listen very carefully, do no under any circumstances stray off the path in that forest, there are wolves and far worse that call that place home. And find an elven ally if you can, if you discover an elf called Ariadne tell her Carolina sent you to her."