Years passed, and Woodman became more than just a woodcutter. He was a champion of the forest, ensuring that its secrets were kept safe, and its beauty preserved for generations to come. And though Zsuzsa Budai was never seen again, her impact lived on through Woodman, a testament to the power of their encounter.
With the grace of a dancer, Zsuzsa tilted the crucible. The molten metal hissed as it met the oak, spiraling into the lightning rift. White smoke curled toward the rafters, carrying the sharp, sweet smell of toasted wood. As the metal settled, it didn't just sit on the surface; it crawled into the fibers, mapping the tree’s history in shimmering veins of silver. woodman casting zsuzsa budaiwmv top