Gods

  Dross: Dark Elf God of Agriculture.

  Helios: The Sun God of Heim. Primarily worshipped by humans.

  Hearth Mother: The benevolent spirit/ancient Elven Goddess believed to protect the Whispering Glade and its inhabitants.

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  Others

  Asvin: A wood sprite, companion to Hunter.

  Elixir: A potent potion with restorative or enhancing properties. Interface: The game-like HUD Hunter utilizes to track his stats and inventory.

  Herb Lore: Hunter’s skill in identifying and utilizing medicinal plants.

  Rabid Wolves: Infected creatures that plague the forest, the central antagonist in the early part of the narrative.

  Skill Tree: The system by which Hunter learns and improves his abilities.

  Whispering Glade: The central location of the story, a mystical forest with unique properties.