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The wilden are a mysterious people. They are too new to be familiar to anyone, and the world hasn’t sorted out its wilden stereotypes just yet. As an expression of the Feywild’s self-preservation, they are naturally conservative when it comes to taking risks. This can manifest itself to strangers as a reluctance to express themselves unambiguously, which is why some wilden speak frequently in confusing metaphors. For this reason, the below phrases are accompanied by rough translations.

9 General Statements

We see you as we see the rising sun. (I’m genuinely glad to see you!)
When two travelers meet on the road, it is a coincidence. (Hi. I don’t know why you’re here.)
We see you as the fern sees the shade-giving pine. (Thanks!)
The tree does not shift its roots for the road. (Hey, watch where you’re going.)
The cattle do not leave when there is food to be had. How is the grass here? (Will you be here long?)
We recognize you as the young wildcat at the waterfront. (I think you’re rude.)
Even the sun leaves the fields and flowers to rest. (Why won’t you leave me alone?)
When a star falls, we go to see. When two fall, we find a shelter. (This doesn’t seem like a coincidence, and we should do something.)
The fallen timber does not thank the axe. (Why would I thank you for this?)

7 Threats & Challenges

When the earth quakes, those on the bridge fall into the river. (You need to pick a side, or it will go poorly for you.)
We stand as the mother over her cub, and you as the hunter. (Leave this person alone, or else.)
On a day of clouds and rain, no sparrow can see the hawk’s shadow. (When your life can get no worse, I will strike you without warning.)
The gazelle that flees slowest is not always the right prey. (You’re messing with the wrong wilden.)
We see you as we see the mayfly. (You won’t live to see the day end.)
Do not emulate the youthful salmon. (Never return here.)
No firestorm destroys the forest forever. (You have not beaten me forever; I will recover.)