Eleanor became vigilant the moment she noticed the woman seated before the door. She carefully surveyed her surroundings. There was only the forest, the woman, and the temple. Aside from towering trees, fallen leaves, and scattered bushes, she could sense no other lifeforms.
As she pondered what to do, the woman opened her eyes, a bright smile blooming on her lips. A sudden sense of familiarity washed over Eleanor. In the next moment, the woman rose to her feet, and Eleanor understood why. She was the priestess from the vision she had seen earlier in the trial.
The white-haired woman, clad in the same flowing white robes, spoke gently. "Greetings, Challenger. I am Vísenda Tveirham, High Priestess of the Tveirham Clan of Faydale. I welcome you to the Trial of Inheritance of our clan."
Eleanor hurriedly bowed. "Greetings, Elder Vísenda. I am Eleanor. I come from Midgard."
