People envy magic sometimes, thinking it to be important or grand or special, but even if it is those things, it does not diminish the efforts and achievements of others. Yes, as a mage and familiar, my girl and I can make amazing things from flowers and herbs and all sorts of plants, but we … Continue reading Small And Mighty
Month: Jul 2021
Still, Silent
The lake changes to a whole new world when the snow and ice comes. In summer, the waters teem with fish and the forest around shimmers with birdsong and the soft ins and outs of the gentle water sounds like the whole world is breathing. In winter, all falls silent and the fish fall still, … Continue reading Still, Silent
Dawn Chorus
Some people might complain about the dawn chorus, when the waking birds begin their usual daily chatter, usually at an undesirable hour. But there are some places where the typical garden birds are joined by families of local gryphons. These far larger creatures with their far louder voices are just as keen to yell at … Continue reading Dawn Chorus
Star Peaches
At the end of summer, the star peach trees lining the edge of the lake will all at once drop their fruit. When I say all at once, I mean all at once – the spectacle of several hundred trees shedding their fruit can last about an hour at most, and each tree can drop … Continue reading Star Peaches
Uplift
Dragons very much enjoy fields. Summer days with strong winds and an array of scents in the air are the best kinds of days for dragons, and it’s not uncommon to see dragons with their wings outstretched in fields as if flying, but without the effort. They will face into the wind and lift their … Continue reading Uplift
Stink
Potions are satisfying to make but woof, they can really stink. Not a little stink either, but a proper stink, the kind that makes your head spin and your face hurt and your toes curl. It passes, but many potions have that stage in their brewing where you just want to stop. It’s true of … Continue reading Stink
Woodwyrms
It’s not uncommon for country dwellers to find an unusual creature living in their woodpiles. These long, limber drakes are woodwyrms, and they feed on mushrooms, moss, insects, small mammals and birds, and have sometimes even been seen taking morsels from the birdfeeders. They’re quite friendly things for the most part, but they can become … Continue reading Woodwyrms
Easy Crossing
In the daytime, this lake is a hubbub of activity, full of serpents and merfolk and all sorts of things. But in the night, when all are sleeping and the waters fall still, that is the time to cross. Here, people do not use boats – it draws far too much attention – but a … Continue reading Easy Crossing
Ruby Racers
Many adult dragons have humble, natural pelts, often in sandy yellows and earthy browns and sleepy greens. But Ruby Racers are an unusually bold sort with bright red scales and almost no patterning, making them especially striking. These compact dragons typically grow no larger than a common horse but are some of the fastest fliers … Continue reading Ruby Racers
Relish It
It might not seem like much, but it’s a lot of work to grow plants and fruits this perfect! You gotta keep them watered and clean, let them breathe, clear away the wilting leaves and the wasted flowers, chase away the pests, keep away any dust or mildew that might form… And I’m only little! … Continue reading Relish It
