Bailley reached into her bag and drew out a talisman.

“Here." she said, offering it to Styx, "you can have this one. I've had it with me for a while now. It should offer you protection."

"Wow, thank you, Elder Bailey." Styx said, clutching the pendant.

"You can thank me by making sure you go into the mountains. There will be a lot for you to learn up there. You can cultivate yourself, and grow, and become everything you need to be." Bailey advised and Styx nodded.

"I hear you. You ...