<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/5/51/19_Twilight_Knight.jpg)<br/><strong>Jalna</strong> (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.htm434433)</div>Looking back, Jalna never foresaw her life and journey would end up wayward, ending up staying with Belaim, the dwarf, and becoming his apprentice for a long period of time.  Too long, that she never had the opportunity to reunite with her family and tribesmen before Valis' forces overran her village and burned it to the ground.  She at least took solace knowing that they manage to escape before the raid, thanks to the dwarf's magical bird that was able to relay her message and warning to them in time.  It only saddens her that she doesn't know if she'll ever find them again.  But perhaps in this new journey of hers, perhaps she might still get that chance.<br/><br/>Her decision of leaving for civilization was not an easy one.  Sure it made more sense to stay low and hidden from the influence of Tenebrax and raise her darling child in obscurity, but isolation did entail absolute safety.  This became apparent in the number occasions she went out to forage or hunt.  She would encounter monsters thought to be tainted by dark one.  The things would go to great lengths of trying to have their way with her but she would emerge victorious, sometimes with the help of the dwarf.  She would occasionally get defiled though, but she has somewhat gotten used to such experiences.  And there is always Beliam, who make things better for her after such ordeals.  All these happened sometime after Sera was born, yes the name she gave her child.  She began to see a connection with the creatures and Lux's Light, which once resided in her, now resting within her daughter.  No matter where they are, Tenebrax's will find them, and she can no longer always depend on Belaim's help or protection.  That is why, after a suggestion from the dwarf, she would move to a city.  At least there they would find relative safety and a better growing environment for Sera.  It would be another hard adjustment for, especially now that she has someone precious to protect and take care of, but she has made up her mind.  Also, hopefully, with their departure, no more ill fortune would befall on Belaim and his home.  And he could even return back to the quiet hermit life he had before he ever met her.<br/><br/>"I can't truly thank you enough, for all you've done for me, and for my child, Sera, Belaim.  It really means a lot to me."  The silver-haired woman, now a mother, blushed, as they discussed things over at dinner.  But Jalna also seemed troubled, trying to find the courage and the right words to say.  "All those times we had together.  I only wish I could stay longer with you, even after my daughter has become a woman.  Just as my mother, Joann, did with Veikko.  But I worry for my child.  And not only that, but I worry for you, too.  So, I was wondering.  Once you get us to the city, why not come live with us.  It would be great.  You, me, little Sera.  We can continue living as we are.  Only more safer."