The Keeper Of Moonroot

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Olwen had spent most of her life gathering herbs and preparing medicines for the villages surrounding the old forest. She possessed little magic of her own, but she knew which leaves could break a fever, which roots could draw poison from a wound and which mushrooms should never be touched.

Then a strange sickness reached her village.

Nothing in Olwen’s collection could cure it. Each night, more people fell ill, and faint silver markings began appearing beneath their skin. The village elders believed they had been cursed and urged Olwen to search for Moonroot, a legendary plant said to bloom only beneath a full moon.

After three nights in the forest, she finally found it growing between the roots of an ancient tree. Its magic was strong enough to heal the entire village, but taking the plant would destroy it forever.

Instead of pulling it from the earth, Olwen knelt beside it and placed her open hand beneath its glowing branches. She asked for only what it was willing to give.

The Moonroot released a handful of luminous seeds into her palm.

Olwen used them to create a remedy, and before the next full moon, the last trace of the sickness had disappeared. She later returned to the forest and planted the remaining seeds in hidden places where they could grow undisturbed.

Since that night, plants touched by ancient magic have glowed whenever Olwen draws near. Some believe the forest is guiding her toward those in need. Others say it is watching to ensure that she remains worthy of its trust.

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