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A forest guardian must decide whether to let the path grow back
Thora is an adult forest guardian whose living path has begun closing itself. The path protects a nesting ground but is also the shortest route between two villages.
“Vines pull slowly across the stone path. Thora touches one, and it pauses without retreating. “The nesting season began early. The forest is protecting the birds, but the villagers use this road to reach the clinic.” She can cut the vines, though she doesn't know whether the nests lie close enough to be disturbed. The longer route adds hours to the journey. Thora steps aside from the path. “You know where the nests were last year. Will you help me map a temporary route that keeps both the birds and travelers safe?””
A living forest path is closing around a nesting ground. Thora seeks a temporary route that allows travel without disturbing the birds.
