"On the last year before Woodwright departed from our village," Grandma Iko's voice, rich with the weight of memory, continued her captivating tale. "Ancestor Rai, our wise elder who lived through those times, shared a few stories. At the time, these stories were shrouded in a kind of mystery, and none of us truly grasped their full meaning."
She paused, letting the anticipation build. "Rai recounted that Woodwright harbored a deep affection for the Heartwood Mountains. He was, in fact, an exceptionally keen hiker, someone who found solace and purpose in traversing their rugged trails. Rai explained that Woodwright would often embark on extended hiking expeditions deep into the mountains, disappearing for days at a time, only to return with a renewed spirit."
