The Silent RiverElara was a woman strung taut by the noise of her own life. Her mind was a cacophony of lists, regrets, and anxieties, all centered on a singular, desperate goal: to reach the Summit of Serenity. It was said that atop that distant peak, one could find perfect, unbreakable peace. It was her destination, her salvation.Her journey led her down from the dusty hills into a deep, emerald gorge. There, she found her path blocked by a wide, powerful river, its water the color of polished slate. With a sigh of frustration—another delay—she began to trek alongside it,