The story begins with a deer approaching a fence and dropping what appears to be a rock. As the narrator draws closer, it becomes clear that the object is a folded bundle of fabric, containing a small wooden box. Inside that box lies a silver locket etched with strange, ancient symbols. The little deer stares expectantly; a larger deer watches from a distance. When the narrator calls to the small deer, it turns toward the woods, and a pull compels them to follow.

Guided into the forest, they walk together until they reach a clearing surrounding an ancient oak tree. At this point, the little deer vanishes after a final glance, leaving the narrator drawn to the tree itself. In the dirt lies a weathered stone engraved with the same symbols as the locket. Beneath it is a parchment reading:

“For those who seek the truth, the journey is never easy. But those who are brave enough to face it shall be rewarded.”

Unable to sleep, the narrator visits the library that night and discovers The Secrets of the Forest, a book chronicling an ancient order tasked with preserving hidden wisdom. The earlier symbols, now traced to the legacy of that order, signal more than coincidence. The revelation crystallizes in the narrator’s mind: they have been chosen not merely to uncover antiquated truths, but to awaken a deeper purpose within themselves.