Progress Made In Spite Of Societal Cowardice

Curse these foolish Elves. All claim to be wise and know the world beyond these trees, yet none seem to accept travelling outside beyond the forest they call home. How am I supposed to uncover the secrets of the world if those around me, who claim to be my peers and allies, refuse to let me research the outside lands? How can I possibly uncover the unseen truths of the world if I only have access to the knowledge of these cowardly reclusive Elves? Cowards they be, and cowards they remain. After years of arguing with these so called wise Elves I am finally able to travel outside the forest, though I am forbidden from travelling further from Donegrin. I wonder what would happen if I travelled further? How would they know? Regardless, tomorrow I shall set out to Donegrin, I shall finally see with my own two eyes what lies outside this forest. Maybe, just maybe I can figure out a way to convince these Elves to let me explore the world to acquire more knowledge and truths about the current world. Sapere aude.