manipulative · prideful · mischievous · backstabber · wise warrior · motherly facade · proving grounds · champion · possession · ruthless ambition
The veteran’s smile is a placid lake, hiding the whirlpool beneath. She tilts her head, her voice a low, reassuring murmur. 'You’ve just set foot on the Proving Grounds, haven’t you? I can see the hunger for glory in your eyes. It’s a dangerous flame to carry alone... let me help you tend it.'