We travelled to the druid's sacred Emerald Grove, to see if there was a way to wake the sleeping Dreamwalkers of the grove. While I was initially skeptical - due to their connection to the traitor Creature of Mayhem Skipan - the grove proved more than ready to let us help draw the nightmare dragon out in the hopes of waking the sleepy druids.
Talu is continually trying to form a bond with me, making out like we are not so different. She says that we should ignore the issues that our ancestors may have had with each other. It seems she comes from a more isolated tribe, unaware of the continued aggression the Lupo show against us even to this day. I will forgave her ignorance, and look to guide her towards a better path if possible.
When we entered the endless dream, I was confronted with a great eagle that shared my father's voice. It questioned why I left home - something I am not entirely sure of myself - and I answered with a vague notion of wanting to find myself. Not entirely wrong, but not entirely truthful. Unfortunately, Talu was part of the dream too, and heard my answer. She was asked the same question by a giant wolf (she left due to not wanting to marry), who seemed unsatisfied with our answers and transformed into a grotesque abomination that was neither wolf nor bird.
Together, we slayed the beast, and woke up to see miniature dragonspawn attacking us. We quickly defeated them, which caused the druids to wake up and thank us for saving the grove. Unfortunately, Arthom ran off before we could celebrate as a group, but I'm sure he's doing fine.
I liked the feeling of being hailed as heroes, of making a real difference in the world. And not one forced upon me by lineage or expectations. Its a warm, fuzzy feeling... not one I have had in a while.