Thusia. You can think of it as a 'second chance' if you like.

At life.

I'm afraid you died.

Most people won't, you'll find.

My name is Melisan Lastin.

Do you have any other questions?

Well, we were brought here by the local gods to clear out the plants and animals that have overrun the world. If you can't defend youself, stay out of places that are overgrown. And the plants and animals are poisonous unless you have Dellen [gestures to the bowl of water] purify them. Usually if someone is preparing food, they will do that first, so that only applies if you want to eat something you've caught yourself.

When one wants a favor, it helps to ask those who have nothing to lose.

Correct. All of the gods have their shrines here. They'll take offerings and give things for them, things we can't easily make.

You're welcome.

You may. A lot of people here are informal.

Is it?

That's true. And there are a lot of people your age here. Take that as a good or a bad sign.

Yes, but at least it means you will not be alone.

It's why it's both a good and a bad thing. I don't like seeing so many young people around, but at least you have someone else to talk to.