"It was. And it is hard to live with your body always in one place, but your heart pushing beyond." There are things about the clan she loves. Sulahni has always been kind and let Ellana help feed the halla. Making baskets is relaxing, simple work that results in something useful. But for a long time, Ellana has felt unfulfilled and unhappy.

"I like being here. I enjoy the work we're doing. And I want to be able to help the Elvhen too. Maybe doing something through the Inquisition can help our people, or once my duty here is done, I'll help them in other ways."