Aless spoke not a word of Elvish. Didn’t worship Holy Ulsinael. No combat prowess whatsoever. Couldn’t hunt, nor even pitch a tent reliably. But she was devoted to peace, generous with her things, loved her sister fiercely. She was determined, a strategic thinker, passionate about knowledge, and eager to learn new things. Charismatic and inspiring. Above all, honest. The more he learned about her, the more he liked her—something he hadn’t expected in this arrangement.
