Dorian's mind was reeling with questions and possibilities. What lay beyond the veil? And what kind of adventure was the woman talking about?
The woman's smile seemed to grow wider, as if she could see the excitement and trepidation in Dorian's eyes. "The time has come for you to take the next step on your journey," she said. "A step that will lead you deeper into the Shadowwood and closer to the truth about your purpose."
Kael's eyes were narrowed, his expression skeptical. "What do you mean?" he asked.
The woman's eyes seemed to gleam with a knowing light. "The Shadowwood is full of secrets and mysteries," she said. "But the greatest secret of all is the one that lies within yourself."
Dorian felt a shiver run down his spine. What did the woman mean? And what secrets lay within himself?
The woman's smile seemed to fade, and for a moment, she looked serious. "You must be brave and determined if you are to succeed on your journey," she said. "The road ahead will be fraught with danger and uncertainty."
Dorian felt a sense of resolve forming within him. He was ready to face whatever lay ahead, to uncover the secrets of the Shadowwood and discover the truth about himself.
The woman nodded, as if she could see the determination in Dorian's eyes. "Then let us begin," she said. "The journey ahead will be long and difficult, but with courage and determination, you will succeed."
With that, she turned and disappeared into the trees, leaving Dorian and Kael to follow her into the unknown.