"So... you can save them without killing them. This does give me more hope. Ila was the first, she would not know of the others. Then there was Pia and Mari, so they know not of Ceres. Ceres is a snake, in the same way that those two are bears and that Ila is a ferret. Manifestations of the side of nature that understands the races of higher sentience and communicates with civilizations. Yes, part awakened, part animal, not born of anything, merely... created. They simply exist. I am hoping that the reason they have not approached us is that they don't wan to risk hurting me. After all, I am their evil goddess, even if it's not actually the case, technically speaking."<br/><br/>It seems she doesn't think the same level of self-loathing as she did before Michelle met her. Such a vast improvement already.<br/><br/>The forest looks quite scarred. Spiraling out from the glade where Snapdragon was found, there is a fractal of corruption and evil. It is not as bad as it was, but it still shows signs of healing and recovering. It will take a little time. The limbs branch out almost randomly, forming another burst where the Night twist was. Finally, yes, there is another trail. One line straight from one entrance to the point where Michelle met Snapdragon, and then continuing out, heading towards Myth Drannor. It seems to be moving still, a good sign that the target is in reach.