From the introduction: Deep within a great forest, homes are built in and around the trees using magic to shape the wood without harming the plant. A town full of wood elves lives here with a deep and ceremonious respect for the woods. You've been living here as an adult for about a year now in a home shaped for you by the elders. After a long year of waiting it's finally time for your rites into adulthood. The wisewoman council rules over the wood elves, made up of the oldest and wisest grandmothers. The elves all worship Siallia, the goddess of fertility and protector of mothers, the planter of trees and nurturer of seedlings. She rejoices in life and shields against death. You'll be meeting with them today to perform your rites.