This takes place shortly after Heather had learned about her ability to do spellcasting, but before she became the avatar of Gaia. She accompanied Shayna on an adventure in the Faerie realm. Of course, the first stop would be at a store to gain supplies. There's nothing wrong with used adventuring gear, as long as you are careful when picking it out.
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