As Andy followed Luna through the forest, he couldn't help but feel a sense of wonder at the world around him. The trees seemed to grow taller and closer together here, forming a canopy that filtered the sunlight and cast dappled shadows on the forest floor.
Luna led him to a clearing, and Andy's eyes widened as he took in the sight before him. A small village nestled in the heart of the forest, with homes made of wood and thatch, and smoke drifting lazily from the chimneys.
The villagers, a mix of humans and creatures like Luna, looked up as Andy and Luna approached. They seemed curious, but not unfriendly.
Luna led Andy to the center of the village, where a large tree stood tall. Carved into the trunk of the tree was a symbol that Andy recognized from the game - the emblem of the *Forest Guild*.
Luna noticed Andy's interest in the symbol and smiled.
"This is the heart of our village," she said. "The Forest Guild is a group of adventurers and villagers who work together to protect and preserve the forest."
Andy's mind was racing with questions. What was the purpose of the guild? How did it fit into the world of Elysium?
Before he could ask any questions, a figure emerged from one of the homes. It was an older man with a kind face and a long white beard.
"Ah, Luna, you've brought a guest," the man said, his eyes twinkling with curiosity.
Luna nodded. "This is Kaito, a traveler from afar. He doesn't know how he got here."
The old man's eyes narrowed. "I see. Well, Kaito, you're welcome here. My name is Thorne, and I'm the leader of the Forest Guild."
Andy's instincts told him to be cautious, but Thorne's warm smile put him at ease.
"It seems we have a lot to discuss," Thorne said. "Come, let's sit down and talk."
Andy nodded, and Thorne led him to a nearby bench. Luna sat down beside him, and the villagers began to gather around, curious about the newcomer.
As they sat down, Andy noticed that Thorne's eyes seemed to be studying him intensely.
"What do you know about Elysium?" Thorne asked, his voice low and serious.
Andy's mind reeled as he tried to think of what to say. He didn't know much about the world beyond the game mechanics.
"I... I don't know much," he admitted.
Thorne nodded thoughtfully. "I see. Well, let me tell you something, Kaito. Elysium is a world of wonder and danger. There are secrets and mysteries waiting to be uncovered, but there are also threats lurking in the shadows."
Andy's eyes locked onto Thorne's, his mind racing with questions.
What secrets was Thorne talking about? What kind of threats?
He leaned forward, eager to hear more.