Anshiāne

Anshiāne is a giant, Obsidian True Owl and Elder Grovekeeper of Dwena Grove and the Aspect of Wind in The Land.

Biography
Anshiāne in her first council with Imelda, demonstrates her incredible intellect and mind, being the only Beastkind that can stably utilise Telepathy; an ability that requires and advanced understand of Arcane Manipulation. It becomes very clear to Imelda during her time spent in the grove that Anshiāne is one of, it not the wisest individuals she has ever met in her travels. Anshiāne invites Imelda to the top of The Vertex; the highest and oldest tree in her forest. Climbing Vertex is the most difficult physical task, Imelda has ever been given, due to immense height, the change in climate, the breathable air slowly depleting, and Vertex being enchanted by Anshiāne many years ago causing branches and vines to be sentient, results in Imelda having to take a much more different approach then what she would ever take to reach the top, making her consider each step witch precision, as opposed to relying on spotting a path and taking it.

Anshiāne during their long journey to the top, takes the time to tell Imelda about nature, she explains how nature can be predicted, however prediction does not equate to truth. Nature is archaic, and random, it has a mind of its own. Nature is the only force, that will change to adapt to itself. As Imelda struggles to climb the tree, she talks about her life, how she has watched this tree grow every single day of its life, she watched it grow and change, and its surroundings did the same, how it coped through the season, against predators, and eventually, it reached the point where it decided to stop. We all come into this world, wishing we knew everything, but not realising how overwhelming that would be, we all start from our foundation’s then as we grow, we see and know more, until one, when the light is right, we will reach a point in our life where we can see the world for what it truly is. As they reach the top of Vertex, Imelda realises that it overlooks the entirety of the Land, every isle can be seen in one way or another. It all seems smaller. Anshiāne ends by telling her she come up here every day, and there is never anytime the view is the same. It reminds her how she will never know everything, but that she doesn’t need to. She knows others will see so much more, and to her that’s incredible.

Imelda and Anshiāne over the years become close allies, forming a friendship rooted in respect and care. Anshiāne teaches Imelda the ways of Arcane manipulation, and the natural world, whilst Imelda puts plans into motion to have Anshiāne recognised as an official Archmage in Moudrost.