Aoife

"And what are you?" asked Oren at last after the little creature told it about the history of The Children. He was curious about this tiny wasp, which seemed more intelligent than most humans.

"We are called Nymphs, born when an ancient tree dies. Since the tree lived for a thousand years before being called ancient, we carry their wisdom and knowledge. My name is Numani Astroxva Lephorine, Nule for short."

"That is a long name for a small creature," said Oren with surprise as Nule carried itself with pride. "Who gave you this name?"

"The other trees did because I grew the fastest. It means 'he who seeks the other realm' because I grew long and majestic before my lifespan ended!"

"…I must admit that I didn't expect trees to have a community amongst themselves," said Oren with surprise as the little creature flew around him.