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have been sent to offer you the first of many tests. If you
pass these tests, you will, in time, serve the Great Healer
and lead people as her priestess, as a true healer."
"Tell me what this test is, and I will accept it."
"It will not be easy. If you pass this test, harder tests
will follow, tests that may break your spirit, others that may
destroy your body."
Goldmoon straightened her back and answered proudly,
"I accept that."
"Very well, daughter. The first test is this. You must
sacrifice these three things:
THAT WHICH HINDERS HEALING.
THAT WHICH HINDERS LOVING.
THAT WHICH HINDERS DARING.
"Let Riverwind guide you. He will be the leader of a
leader. It is foreseen that someday he will bring great power
to your hands."
"But he already has, Mother," Goldmoon said excitedly.
"He gave me this." The princess removed the forever charm
and held it out for her mother to examine.
"That is the symbol of the Great Healer. It is powerful,
but only on these sacred grounds." The vision of Tearsong
reached out and took the amulet. "When you have passed all
the tests set for you and have become a true servant of the
Great Healer, this amulet will be returned to you
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