A Willow’s Strength

Seeing the crestfallen look on Heila's face when she learned that Ashlynn had chosen a willow as the tree to serve as the source of Heila's power, Amahle quickly realized that she'd forgotten how little she knew about the forces at play and the many different things a single tree could mean in different circumstances. 

"Oh, honey, don't go getting a look like that on your face," Amahle said. "I told you that it's a healer's tree at heart didn't I? You think a healer don't have her own ways to protect her patients? Let me show you something, darlin', just watch." 

"Step back, step back," Talauia said quickly. Her wings beat rapidly as she floated across the room to tug on Heila's sleeve, pulling her to the side to give Amahle room for her demonstration. "Watch close, Mother is going to show you something special."